GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE
Duplicates an existing file in Google Drive, identified by its file_id.
This record as markdown: /tools/googlesuper/googlesuper-copy-file.md
What GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE does on Google Super
AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE to create or update resources in Google Super, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Super environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
file_id | string | — | The unique identifier for the file on Google Drive that you want to copy. This ID can be retrieved from the file's shareable link or via other Google Drive API |
new_title | string | — | The title to assign to the new copy of the file. If not provided, the copied file will have the same title as the original, prefixed with 'Copy of '. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE is rated Medium
This tool creates a new file in Google Drive by duplicating an existing one. This is a Write operation—it modifies the state of the system by adding data, but it is reversible (the duplicated file can be deleted). It does not execute code, trigger external operations, delete data irreversibly, or move money.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'COPY_FILE' and description 'Duplicates an existing file in Google Drive' indicates creation of new data (a copy of an existing file).
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The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Super, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Super, apply this rule, and every GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE
Duplicates an existing file in Google Drive, identified by its file_id. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Super MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE accepts 2 parameters: file_id, new_title. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Google Super MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE: 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 Super. Nothing to install.
GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE 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 GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE. 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.
GOOGLESUPER_COPY_FILE is provided by the Google Super MCP server (googlesuper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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