This action is used to list all tables in a Google Spreadsheet, call this action to get the list of tables in a spreadsheet. Discover all tables in a Google Spreadsheet by analyzing sheet structure and detecting data patterns. Uses heuristic analysis to find header rows, data boundaries, and tabl...
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AI agents call GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES to retrieve information from Google Sheets without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES": {}
}
}See the full Google Sheets policy for all 38 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
This action is used to list all tables in a Google Spreadsheet, call this action to get the list of tables in a spreadsheet. Discover all tables in a Google Spreadsheet by analyzing sheet structure and detecting data patterns. Uses heuristic analysis to find header rows, data boundaries, and table structures.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Sheets MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Google Sheets MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES: 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 Google Sheets. Nothing to install.
GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES. 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.
GOOGLESHEETS_LIST_TABLES is provided by the Google Sheets MCP server (google-sheets-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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