duplicate_sheet

A write tool on the Mcp Google Docs MCP server.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/dev-ithitchhiker-mcp-google-docs/duplicate-sheet.md

WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_sheet does on Mcp Google Docs

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

RISK

Why duplicate_sheet is rated Medium

Duplicating a sheet creates new data structures and copies existing data, making it a reversible Write operation. It is not Destructive (no deletion), not Execute (no arbitrary command execution), not Financial, and not Read-only (it modifies the spreadsheet by adding content). The medium severity reflects that misuse could create unwanted copies or clutter, but the operation is reversible via deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'duplicate_sheet' indicates copying/replicating a sheet within Google Sheets. The description is empty, but the name and context (Google Sheets manipulation server) clearly suggest data duplication.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs duplicate_sheet 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 duplicate_sheet, this is the rule to start with:

duplicate_sheet Rate-limited

duplicate_sheet 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": {
    "duplicate_sheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_sheet_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 Mcp Google Docs, apply this rule, and every duplicate_sheet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about duplicate_sheet

What does the duplicate_sheet tool do? +

duplicate_sheet is a write tool on the Mcp Google Docs MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Google Docs MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on duplicate_sheet? +

Register the Mcp Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for duplicate_sheet: 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 duplicate_sheet? +

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_sheet? +

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

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

duplicate_sheet 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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