drive_create_folder · MCP Google Workspace Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What drive_create_folder does on MCP Google Workspace Server

AI agents use drive_create_folder to create or update resources in MCP Google Workspace Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Google Workspace Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why drive_create_folder needs a policy

This tool creates a new folder, which is a reversible Write operation. Creating a folder does not delete data, execute code, or cause financial impact. The blast radius is minimal—a folder can be easily deleted if created erroneously. Severity is low because the unintended creation of organizational structures in Drive has minimal negative consequences compared to data modification or deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'drive_create_folder' and description 'Create a new folder in Google Drive' indicate creation of a new resource in Google Drive.

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Verdict

drive_create_folder Rate-limited

drive_create_folder 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": {
    "drive_create_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "drive_create_folder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MCP Google Workspace Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about drive_create_folder

What does the drive_create_folder tool do? +

Create a new folder in Google Drive. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Google Workspace Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on drive_create_folder? +

Register the MCP Google Workspace Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for drive_create_folder: 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 MCP Google Workspace Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is drive_create_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit drive_create_folder? +

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

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

drive_create_folder is provided by the MCP Google Workspace Server MCP server (josedu90/mcp-suiteg). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.