rename_sheet

Rename a sheet in a google sheets spreadsheet.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What rename_sheet does on Mcp Google Docs

AI agents use rename_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 rename_sheet is rated Medium

Renaming a sheet is a write operation that modifies spreadsheet structure reversibly. It does not delete data (not Destructive), does not involve financial transactions (not Financial), does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute), and is not a read-only query (not Read).

From the tool's definition 'Rename a sheet in a google sheets spreadsheet' - the tool modifies metadata of an existing sheet by changing its name, which is a reversible operation that alters data structure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

rename_sheet Rate-limited

rename_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": {
    "rename_sheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_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 rename_sheet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about rename_sheet

What does the rename_sheet tool do? +

Rename a sheet in a google sheets spreadsheet. 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 rename_sheet? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit rename_sheet? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the rename_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 rename_sheet completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for rename_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 rename_sheet? +

rename_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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