GOOGLESUPER_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION
Tool to insert a table into a Google Document. Use when you need to add a new table at a specific location or at the end of a segment (like document body, header, or footer) in a document.
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What GOOGLESUPER_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION does on Google Super
AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
rows | integer | — | The number of rows in the table. |
index | integer | — | The zero-based index where the table will be inserted. If provided, 'location' will be used. If omitted and 'insertAtEndOfSegment' is false or omitted, 'endOfSe |
tabId | string | — | The tab that the location is in. When omitted, the request is applied to the first tab. |
columns | integer | — | The number of columns in the table. |
segmentId | string | — | The ID of the header, footer or footnote the location is in. An empty segment ID signifies the document's body. |
documentId | string | — | The ID of the document to update. |
insertAtEndOfSegment | boolean | — | If true, inserts the table at the end of the segment (document body, header, or footer specified by segment_id). If false or omitted, and 'index' is not provide |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION is rated Medium
This tool creates and adds new structured data (a table) to a document, which is reversible—tables can be deleted or edited afterward. This is a classic Write operation (create/modify data with side effects). Severity is medium because inserting unwanted tables into documents could disrupt workflows or consume quota, but the action is reversible and doesn't delete or move money.
From the tool's definition Tool inserts a table into a Google Document, creating new content that modifies the document structure. The description explicitly states 'add a new table' which is a create/write operation.
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The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION
Tool to insert a table into a Google Document. Use when you need to add a new table at a specific location or at the end of a segment (like document body, header, or footer) in a document. 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION accepts 7 parameters: rows, index, tabId, columns, segmentId, documentId, insertAtEndOfSegment. 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION: 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION. 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_INSERT_TABLE_ACTION 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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