delete_rows

Delete rows from a google sheets spreadsheet.

SERVERMcp Google Docs SOURCEdev-ithitchhiker/mcp-google-docs

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/dev-ithitchhiker-mcp-google-docs/delete-rows.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_rows does on Mcp Google Docs

AI agents call delete_rows to permanently remove resources in Mcp Google Docs, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_rows is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes data from a spreadsheet without possibility of reversal through the tool itself. While deletions in Google Sheets may have version history recovery, the tool's function is fundamentally destructive. The high severity reflects that an AI agent could inadvertently delete critical business data, customer records, or other important spreadsheet content.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_rows' combined with description 'Delete rows from a google sheets spreadsheet' explicitly performs irreversible deletion of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_rows safely

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

delete_rows Hidden

delete_rows is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_rows"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_rows

What does the delete_rows tool do? +

Delete rows from a google sheets spreadsheet. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Google Docs MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_rows? +

Register the Mcp Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_rows: 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 Mcp Google Docs. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_rows? +

delete_rows is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_rows? +

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

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

delete_rows is provided by the Mcp Google Docs MCP server (dev-ithitchhiker/mcp-google-docs). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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