deleteRange

Deletes content within a specified range (start index inclusive, end index exclusive).

Server Ultimate Google Docs & Drive MCP Server jasonwong-servicedirect/google-docs-mcp-shared
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What deleteRange does on Ultimate Google Docs & Drive MCP Server

AI agents call deleteRange to permanently remove resources in Ultimate Google Docs & Drive MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why deleteRange needs a policy

This tool permanently removes document content from Google Docs. Although Google Docs has version history that could theoretically recover deleted content, the tool itself performs irreversible deletion of data. The high severity reflects that an AI agent given incorrect range parameters could delete significant document sections unintentionally.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'deleteRange' combined with description 'Deletes content within a specified range' indicates irreversible removal of data from a Google Doc.

Questions about deleteRange

What does the deleteRange tool do? +

Deletes content within a specified range (start index inclusive, end index exclusive). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ultimate Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on deleteRange? +

Register the Ultimate Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for deleteRange: 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 Ultimate Google Docs & Drive MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is deleteRange? +

deleteRange is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit deleteRange? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the deleteRange 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 deleteRange completely? +

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

deleteRange is provided by the Ultimate Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP server (jasonwong-servicedirect/google-docs-mcp-shared). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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