// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET

Tool to delete a sheet (worksheet) from a spreadsheet. Use when you need to remove a specific sheet from a Google Sheet document.

Single-target operation

Part of the Google Sheets MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

google-sheets-mcp Destructive Risk 4/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET to permanently remove or destroy resources in Google Sheets. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET

Without a policy, an AI agent could call GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Google Sheets. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

google-sheets.yaml

tools:
  GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Google Sheets policy for all 38 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET

Category Destructive

MCP Server Google Sheets MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE GOOGLE SHEETS TOOLS

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View all 38 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

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// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET is one of the critical-risk operations in Google Sheets. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET tool do? +

Tool to delete a sheet (worksheet) from a spreadsheet. Use when you need to remove a specific sheet from a Google Sheet document.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Sheets 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 GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Google Sheets MCP server.

What risk level is GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET? +

GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET 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 GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET rule in your Intercept 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 GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_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 GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET? +

GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET is provided by the Google Sheets MCP server (google-sheets-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

GOOGLESHEETS_DELETE_SHEET

Enforce policies on Google Sheets