renameSheet

Rename a sheet/tab by sheetId

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 43 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ark7-google-drive-mcp/renamesheet.md

WHAT IT DOES

What renameSheet does on Google Drive

AI agents use renameSheet to create or update resources in Google Drive, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Drive environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`account`	string	—	Alias of the Google account to target. Optional — defaults to the session/global default account, or the sole authenticated account. Run manage_accounts list to
`sheetId`	number	Yes	Sheet ID
`newTitle`	string	Yes	New title
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	Spreadsheet ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why renameSheet is rated Medium

The renameSheet tool modifies spreadsheet structure by renaming a sheet, which is a Write operation (create/modify data reversibly). It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial). The severity is medium because renaming sheets can disrupt workflows and references if done maliciously, but the action is reversible through renaming again.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Rename a sheet/tab by sheetId' — renaming is a reversible modification of metadata.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs renameSheet safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Drive, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For renameSheet, this is the rule to start with:

renameSheet Rate-limited

renameSheet stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "renameSheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "renamesheet_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Drive, apply this rule, and every renameSheet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about renameSheet

What does the renameSheet tool do? +

Rename a sheet/tab by sheetId. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does renameSheet accept? +

renameSheet accepts 4 parameters: account, sheetId, newTitle, spreadsheetId. Required: sheetId, newTitle, spreadsheetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on renameSheet? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for renameSheet: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Google Drive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is renameSheet? +

renameSheet is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit renameSheet? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the renameSheet rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block renameSheet completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for renameSheet. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides renameSheet? +

renameSheet is provided by the Google Drive MCP server (@ark7/google-drive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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