batch_update_spreadsheet
Perform batch operations on a Google Spreadsheet (formatting, merging, etc.). [write-tier — first use may require a manager's approval; a from-now-on approval makes future calls seamless, a just-once approval re-asks next time.]
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What batch_update_spreadsheet does on Freedom Mcp
AI agents use batch_update_spreadsheet to create or update resources in Freedom Mcp, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Freedom Mcp environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
companyId | string | Yes | FreedomOS company id to act within (you must be a member). Required for company-scoped tools. |
requests_json | string | Yes | JSON-encoded array of batch update request objects, e.g. "[{\"updateCells\":{...}}]". |
spreadsheet_id | string | Yes | Spreadsheet ID |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why batch_update_spreadsheet is rated Medium
This tool updates spreadsheet content (formatting, merging cells, etc.) which is a reversible modification operation. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), or move money (would be Financial).
From the tool's definition Tool performs 'batch operations on a Google Spreadsheet (formatting, merging, etc.)', which modifies data reversibly. The write-tier approval mechanism indicates it creates or alters spreadsheet state without deletion.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs batch_update_spreadsheet safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Freedom Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For batch_update_spreadsheet, this is the rule to start with:
batch_update_spreadsheet 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Freedom Mcp, apply this rule, and every batch_update_spreadsheet call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about batch_update_spreadsheet
Perform batch operations on a Google Spreadsheet (formatting, merging, etc.). [write-tier — first use may require a manager's approval; a from-now-on approval makes future calls seamless, a just-once approval re-asks next time.]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Freedom Mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
batch_update_spreadsheet accepts 3 parameters: companyId, requests_json, spreadsheet_id. Required: companyId, requests_json, spreadsheet_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Freedom MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_update_spreadsheet: 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 Freedom Mcp. Nothing to install.
batch_update_spreadsheet is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the batch_update_spreadsheet 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for batch_update_spreadsheet. 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.
batch_update_spreadsheet is provided by the Freedom MCP server (https://twuluxmoognlwtmaoqgo.supabase.co/functions/v1/freedom-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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