GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA

Tool to get a file's metadata by ID. Use when you need to retrieve the metadata for a specific file in Google Drive.

SERVERGoogle Super SOURCEgooglesuper
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 50 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

What GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA does on Google Super

AI agents call GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA 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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
fileId string The ID of the file. This is required parameter
includeLabels string A comma-separated list of IDs of labels to include in the labelInfo part of the response.
acknowledgeAbuse boolean Whether the user is acknowledging the risk of downloading known malware or other abusive files. This is only applicable when the alt parameter is set to media a
supportsAllDrives boolean Whether the requesting application supports both My Drives and shared drives. This parameter will default to false.
includePermissionsForView string Specifies which additional view's permissions to include in the response. Only 'published' is supported.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA is rated Low

This tool only retrieves metadata (properties, timestamps, ownership, etc.) about an existing file without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a pure read operation with minimal blast radius even if misused by an AI agent, as it cannot alter state or trigger external actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'get a file's metadata by ID' and 'retrieve the metadata for a specific file in Google Drive' — these are query/retrieval operations with no modification or side effects.

Questions about GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA

What does the GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA tool do? +

Tool to get a file's metadata by ID. Use when you need to retrieve the metadata for a specific file in Google Drive. 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_GET_FILE_METADATA accept? +

GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA accepts 5 parameters: fileId, includeLabels, acknowledgeAbuse, supportsAllDrives, includePermissionsForView. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA 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_GET_FILE_METADATA completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA. 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_GET_FILE_METADATA? +

GOOGLESUPER_GET_FILE_METADATA 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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