format_text_by_search · Google Connections MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What format_text_by_search does on Google Connections

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why format_text_by_search needs a policy

The name implies a search-and-format operation, which would modify document formatting (a reversible write operation). However, the description is empty, lowering confidence. Based on sibling tools context (Google Docs/Sheets operations), this likely modifies text formatting in documents.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'format_text_by_search' and empty description. The name suggests finding text and applying formatting changes.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

format_text_by_search Rate-limited

format_text_by_search 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": {
    "format_text_by_search": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "format_text_by_search_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about format_text_by_search

What does the format_text_by_search tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on format_text_by_search? +

Register the Google Connections MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for format_text_by_search: 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 Connections. Nothing to install.

What risk level is format_text_by_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit format_text_by_search? +

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

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

format_text_by_search is provided by the Google Connections MCP server (michaelzrork/google-connections-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.