drive_create_spreadsheet · Gworkspace MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What drive_create_spreadsheet does on Gworkspace

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why drive_create_spreadsheet needs a policy

Creating a new spreadsheet is a Write operation—it generates data that can be reversed by deleting the spreadsheet. It has no destructive effects, does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius is minimal, as the worst-case misuse would be creation of unwanted spreadsheet files, which are easily deletable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'drive_create_spreadsheet' and description 'Create a new Google Spreadsheet' indicate a create operation that generates a new, reversible resource.

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Verdict

drive_create_spreadsheet Rate-limited

drive_create_spreadsheet 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_spreadsheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "drive_create_spreadsheet_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about drive_create_spreadsheet

What does the drive_create_spreadsheet tool do? +

Create a new Google Spreadsheet. Returns ID and URL. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gworkspace 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_spreadsheet? +

Register the Gworkspace MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for drive_create_spreadsheet: 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 Gworkspace. Nothing to install.

What risk level is drive_create_spreadsheet? +

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

Can I rate-limit drive_create_spreadsheet? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the drive_create_spreadsheet 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_spreadsheet completely? +

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

drive_create_spreadsheet is provided by the Gworkspace MCP server (leoonic/gworkspace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.