Delete multiple sheets from a Google Sheets spreadsheet in a single operation
AI agents call sheets_batch_delete_sheets to permanently remove resources in Mcp Gsheets — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes sheets from a spreadsheet, which cannot be undone programmatically. Deletion is irreversible and represents data loss. While the blast radius is limited to sheets within a specific spreadsheet (not system-wide), the action is fundamentally destructive.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'sheets_batch_delete_sheets' and description 'Delete multiple sheets from a Google Sheets spreadsheet in a single operation' explicitly indicate irreversible deletion of sheet objects.
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Delete multiple sheets from a Google Sheets spreadsheet in a single operation. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Gsheets MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Mcp Gsheets MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sheets_batch_delete_sheets: 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 Gsheets. Nothing to install.
sheets_batch_delete_sheets is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sheets_batch_delete_sheets 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 sheets_batch_delete_sheets. 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.
sheets_batch_delete_sheets is provided by the Mcp Gsheets MCP server (mcp-gsheets). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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