GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL

Applies text and background cell formatting to a specified range in a Google Sheets worksheet.

SERVERGoogle Super SOURCEgooglesuper

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 120 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/googlesuper/googlesuper-format-cell.md

WHAT IT DOES

What GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL does on Google Super

AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL 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
`red`	number	—	Red component of the background color (0.0-1.0).
`blue`	number	—	Blue component of the background color (0.0-1.0).
`bold`	boolean	—	Apply bold formatting.
`green`	number	—	Green component of the background color (0.0-1.0).
`range`	string	—	OPTION 1: Cell range in A1 notation (RECOMMENDED). Examples: 'A1' (single cell), 'F9' (cell F9), 'A1:B5' (range). Provide EITHER this field OR all four index fi
`italic`	boolean	—	Apply italic formatting.
`fontSize`	integer	—	Font size in points.
`underline`	boolean	—	Apply underline formatting.
`worksheet_id`	integer	—	ID (sheetId) of the worksheet. Use `GOOGLESHEETS_GET_SPREADSHEET_INFO` to find this ID.
`end_row_index`	integer	—	OPTION 2: 0-based index of the row AFTER the last row (exclusive). Required if 'range' is not provided. Must provide ALL four index fields together.
`strikethrough`	boolean	—	Apply strikethrough formatting.
`spreadsheet_id`	string	—	Identifier of the Google Sheets spreadsheet.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL is rated Medium

This tool modifies the visual formatting (text and background) of cells in a Google Sheets document. It changes existing data presentation but does not delete data or execute code. Formatting changes are reversible, making this a Write operation. Severity is low as it only affects appearance, not data content.

From the tool's definition Applies text and background cell formatting to a specified range in a Google Sheets worksheet

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (15 properties)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL 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_FORMAT_CELL, this is the rule to start with:

GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL Rate-limited

GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "googlesuper_format_cell_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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_FORMAT_CELL call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL

What does the GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL tool do? +

Applies text and background cell formatting to a specified range in a Google Sheets worksheet. 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.

What parameters does GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL accept? +

GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL accepts 12 parameters: red, blue, bold, green, range, italic, fontSize, underline, worksheet_id, end_row_index, strikethrough, spreadsheet_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL? +

Register the Google Super MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL: 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_FORMAT_CELL? +

GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL 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_FORMAT_CELL completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL. 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_FORMAT_CELL? +

GOOGLESUPER_FORMAT_CELL 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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