GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW
Finds the first row in a Google Spreadsheet where a cell's entire content exactly matches the query string, searching within a specified A1 notation range or the first sheet by default.
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What GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW does on Google Super
AI agents call GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | — | Exact text value to find; matches the entire content of a cell in a row. |
range | string | — | A1 notation range with explicit subrange (e.g., 'Sheet1!A1:D5', 'MySheet!A:Z'). Defaults to the first sheet if omitted. IMPORTANT: Sheet names with spaces must |
case_sensitive | boolean | — | If `True`, the query string search is case-sensitive. |
spreadsheet_id | string | — | Identifier of the Google Spreadsheet to search. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW is rated Low
This tool retrieves and queries data from a Google Spreadsheet to find matching rows. It has no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations. It is a pure read operation that returns information matching specified criteria. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since it only exposes existing data already accessible to the authenticated user.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Finds the first row' and performs a 'searching' operation within a spreadsheet range. The verb 'Lookup' and 'search' indicate data retrieval with no modification or deletion.
Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query) · Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW 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_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW is read-only, so it stays allowed. 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_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW
Finds the first row in a Google Spreadsheet where a cell's entire content exactly matches the query string, searching within a specified A1 notation range or the first sheet by default. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Super MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW accepts 4 parameters: query, range, case_sensitive, spreadsheet_id. 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_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW: 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_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW 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_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW. 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_LOOKUP_SPREADSHEET_ROW 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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