GOOGLESUPER_CREATE_CHART
Create a chart in a Google Sheets spreadsheet using the specified data range and chart type. Conditional requirements: - Provide either a simple chart via chart_type + data_range (basicChart), OR supply a full chart_spec supporting all chart types. Exactly one approach should be used. - When usin...
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What GOOGLESUPER_CREATE_CHART does on Google Super
AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_CREATE_CHART 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
title | string | — | Optional title for the chart. |
sheet_id | integer | — | The sheetId of the worksheet where the chart will be created. This is a unique non-zero integer identifier. Use 'Get Sheet Names' or 'Get Spreadsheet Info' acti |
subtitle | string | — | Optional subtitle for the chart. |
chart_spec | object | — | Optional full ChartSpec object to send to the Google Sheets API. Use this to support ALL chart types and advanced options. Must set exactly one of: basicChart, |
chart_type | string | — | The type of chart to create. Supported types: BAR, LINE, AREA, COLUMN, SCATTER, COMBO, STEPPED_AREA (basic charts), PIE, BUBBLE, CANDLESTICK, HISTOGRAM, TREEMAP |
data_range | string | — | A single contiguous range of data for the chart in A1 notation (e.g., 'A1:C10' or 'Sheet1!B2:D20'). Must be a single continuous range - comma-separated multi-ra |
x_axis_title | string | — | Optional title for the X-axis. |
y_axis_title | string | — | Optional title for the Y-axis. |
background_red | number | — | Red component of chart background color (0.0-1.0). If not specified, uses default. |
spreadsheet_id | string | — | The unique identifier of the Google Sheets spreadsheet where the chart will be created. |
background_blue | number | — | Blue component of chart background color (0.0-1.0). If not specified, uses default. |
legend_position | string | — | Position of the chart legend. Options: BOTTOM_LEGEND, TOP_LEGEND, LEFT_LEGEND, RIGHT_LEGEND, NO_LEGEND. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_CREATE_CHART is rated Medium
This tool creates new chart objects within a spreadsheet, which is a Write operation (creates/modifies data reversibly). The severity is medium because while chart creation is reversible and can be undone, it affects the structure and presentation of shared documents that may impact other users' view of the data.
From the tool's definition Tool creates a chart in Google Sheets spreadsheet using specified data range and chart type. The description explicitly states 'Create a chart', which is a reversible modification operation that adds new content to a spreadsheet without deleting or…
Risk signalsHigh parameter count (13 properties)
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The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_CREATE_CHART 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_CREATE_CHART, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_CREATE_CHART 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_CREATE_CHART call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_CREATE_CHART
Create a chart in a Google Sheets spreadsheet using the specified data range and chart type. Conditional requirements: - Provide either a simple chart via chart_type + data_range (basicChart), OR supply a full chart_spec supporting all chart types. Exactly one approach should be used. - When using chart_spec, set exactly one of the union fields (basicChart | pieChart | bubbleChart | candlestickChart | histogramChart | waterfallChart | treemapChart | orgChart | scorecardChart). 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_CREATE_CHART accepts 12 parameters: title, sheet_id, subtitle, chart_spec, chart_type, data_range, x_axis_title, y_axis_title, background_red, spreadsheet_id, background_blue, legend_position. 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_CREATE_CHART: 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_CREATE_CHART 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_CREATE_CHART 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_CREATE_CHART. 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_CREATE_CHART 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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