GOOGLESUPER_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS
Modifies the set of labels applied to a file. Returns a list of the labels that were added or modified. Use when you need to programmatically change labels on a Google Drive file, such as adding, updating, or removing them.
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What GOOGLESUPER_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS does on Google Super
AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
kind | string | — | This is always drive#modifyLabelsRequest. |
file_id | string | — | The ID of the file. |
label_modifications | array | — | The list of modifications to apply to the labels on the file. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS is rated Medium
The tool modifies file labels (metadata) on Google Drive in a reversible manner—labels can be added, updated, or removed without destructive consequences. This is a Write operation.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Modifies the set of labels applied to a file' and 'change labels on a Google Drive file, such as adding, updating, or removing them.' These are reversible metadata modifications.
Risk signalsHigh parameter count (15 properties)
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The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS
Modifies the set of labels applied to a file. Returns a list of the labels that were added or modified. Use when you need to programmatically change labels on a Google Drive file, such as adding, updating, or removing them. 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS accepts 3 parameters: kind, file_id, label_modifications. 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS: 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS. 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_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS 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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