gdrive_write_file

Writes or overwrites a text file in the synced Google Drive folder — it uploads automatically via the official client. First call returns a preview; pass confirm=true to write.

SERVERLocal SOURCElocal-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/com-local-mcp-local-mcp/gdrive-write-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gdrive_write_file does on Local

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`path`	string	Yes	Absolute path under a Google Drive mount
`confirm`	boolean	—	Must be true to actually write
`content`	string	Yes	Text content to write

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why gdrive_write_file is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies files in Google Drive, which is a reversible action. Although it can overwrite existing files, the operation is not destructive in the irreversible sense—files can still be recovered, edited, or deleted after creation. The built-in preview and confirmation requirement demonstrates safety-aware design.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Writes or overwrites a text file in the synced Google Drive folder' and 'uploads automatically via the official client.' The reversible nature of file writing (can be edited or deleted afterward) and the confirmation step ('First call…

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path) · Accepts raw HTML/template content (content)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gdrive_write_file safely

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

gdrive_write_file Rate-limited

gdrive_write_file 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": {
    "gdrive_write_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdrive_write_file_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 Local, apply this rule, and every gdrive_write_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gdrive_write_file

What does the gdrive_write_file tool do? +

Writes or overwrites a text file in the synced Google Drive folder — it uploads automatically via the official client. First call returns a preview; pass confirm=true to write. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Local MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does gdrive_write_file accept? +

gdrive_write_file accepts 3 parameters: path, confirm, content. Required: path, content. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on gdrive_write_file? +

Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_write_file: 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 Local. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gdrive_write_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_write_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_write_file 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 gdrive_write_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gdrive_write_file. 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 gdrive_write_file? +

gdrive_write_file is provided by the Local MCP server (local-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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