google_docs_share · Google Docs MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What google_docs_share does on Google Docs MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why google_docs_share needs a policy

Sharing a document grants access permissions to external users, which is a write/modify operation on access control. This is reversible (permissions can be revoked), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. However, it carries high severity because misuse could expose sensitive documents to unauthorized parties, potentially leaking confidential information.

From the tool's definition Share a Google Doc with specific users

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

google_docs_share Rate-limited

google_docs_share 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": {
    "google_docs_share": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "google_docs_share_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 Google Docs MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about google_docs_share

What does the google_docs_share tool do? +

Share a Google Doc with specific users. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Docs MCP 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 google_docs_share? +

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

What risk level is google_docs_share? +

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

Can I rate-limit google_docs_share? +

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

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

google_docs_share is provided by the Google Docs MCP Server MCP server (meerkats-ai/google-docs-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.