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docs_documents_batchUpdate

Apply one or more updates to a document [write]

Part of the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

gws mcp -s docs Write

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use docs_documents_batchUpdate to create or modify resources in Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI). Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DOCS_DOCUMENTS_BATCHUPDATE

Without a policy, an AI agent could call docs_documents_batchUpdate repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI).

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

google-workspace-docs.yaml 
tools:
  docs_documents_batchUpdate:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) policy for all 3 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

docs_documents_batchUpdate

Category

Write

MCP Server

Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI)

Risk Level

Medium

MORE GOOGLE WORKSPACE DOCS (GWS CLI) TOOLS

docs_documents_create Write
Create a new document [write]
docs_documents_get Read
Get a document by ID [read]

SIMILAR WRITE TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS

create_table Airtable
Create a new table with fields
update_table Airtable
Update a table's name or description
create_field Airtable
Add a new field to a table
update_field Airtable
Modify an existing field
create_record Airtable
Add a new record
update_record Airtable
Modify an existing record

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the docs_documents_batchUpdate tool do?

Apply one or more updates to a document [write]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI), which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on docs_documents_batchUpdate?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for docs_documents_batchUpdate. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) MCP server.

What risk level is docs_documents_batchUpdate?

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

Can I rate-limit docs_documents_batchUpdate?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the docs_documents_batchUpdate 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 docs_documents_batchUpdate completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for docs_documents_batchUpdate. 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 docs_documents_batchUpdate?

docs_documents_batchUpdate is provided by the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) MCP server (gws mcp -s docs). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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