// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

drive_files_emptyTrash

Permanently delete all trashed files

Bulk permanent deletion, cannot be undone

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

@gws mcp -s drive Destructive Risk 5/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call drive_files_emptyTrash to permanently remove or destroy resources in Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI). 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 DRIVE_FILES_EMPTYTRASH

Without a policy, an AI agent could call drive_files_emptyTrash in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI). 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-workspace-drive.yaml

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

See the full Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI) policy for all 57 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name drive_files_emptyTrash

Category Destructive

MCP Server Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI) MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE GOOGLE WORKSPACE DRIVE (GWS CLI) TOOLS

Destructive drive_comments_delete Destructive drive_drives_delete Destructive drive_files_delete Destructive drive_permissions_delete Destructive drive_replies_delete Destructive drive_revisions_delete Destructive drive_teamdrives_delete Write drive_accessproposals_resolve

View all 57 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like drive_files_emptyTrash 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.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

drive_files_emptyTrash is one of the critical-risk operations in Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI). 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 drive_files_emptyTrash tool do? +

Permanently delete all trashed files. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI) 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 drive_files_emptyTrash? +

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

What risk level is drive_files_emptyTrash? +

drive_files_emptyTrash 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 drive_files_emptyTrash? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for drive_files_emptyTrash. 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 drive_files_emptyTrash? +

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

drive_files_emptyTrash

Enforce policies on Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI)