GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE

SERVERGoogle Super SOURCEgooglesuper

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/googlesuper/googlesuper-download-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE does on Google Super

AI agents call GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE to retrieve information from Google Super without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`file_id`	string	—	The unique identifier of the file to be downloaded from Google Drive. This ID can typically be found in the file's URL in Google Drive or obtained from API call
`mime_type`	string	—	Target MIME type for exporting Google Workspace documents (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings). REQUIRED for Google Workspace files (will fail if omitted). S

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE is rated Low

This tool retrieves existing files from Google Drive and optionally exports them to different formats. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects on the file or data—no creation, modification, deletion, or execution occurs. The only prerequisite is having a valid file_id, and the output is file content.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Downloads a file from Google Drive by its ID' and 'downloads in their native format' — retrieves file content without modification or deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_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_DOWNLOAD_FILE, this is the rule to start with:

GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE Allowed

GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Super, apply this rule, and every GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE

What does the GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE tool do? +

Downloads a file from Google Drive by its ID. For Google Workspace documents (Docs, Sheets, Slides), optionally exports to a specified mime_type. For other file types, downloads in their native format regardless of mime_type. Examples: Export a Google Doc to plain text: {"file_id": "1N2o5xQWmAbCdEfGhIJKlmnOPq", "mime_type": "text/plain"} Download a Google Sheet as CSV: {"file_id": "1ZyXwVuTsRqPoNmLkJiHgFeDcB", "mime_type": "text/csv"}. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Super MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE accept? +

GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE accepts 2 parameters: file_id, mime_type. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE? +

Register the Google Super MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_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.

What risk level is GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE? +

GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_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.

How do I block GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_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.

What MCP server provides GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_FILE? +

GOOGLESUPER_DOWNLOAD_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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