sort_worksheet · Google Connections MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sort_worksheet does on Google Connections

AI agents use sort_worksheet 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 sort_worksheet needs a policy

Sorting is a data mutation operation that changes the order and structure of existing data in a worksheet. While reversible (can be sorted again), it modifies the state of a spreadsheet and could cause issues if applied to the wrong worksheet or column, especially in automated workflows where row order may have semantic meaning for downstream processes.

From the tool's definition sort_worksheet modifies worksheet data by reordering rows based on column values. This is a reversible modification ('Sort an entire worksheet by a column') that does not delete or permanently destroy data.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

sort_worksheet Rate-limited

sort_worksheet 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": {
    "sort_worksheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sort_worksheet_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sort_worksheet

What does the sort_worksheet tool do? +

Sort an entire worksheet by a column. 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 sort_worksheet? +

Register the Google Connections MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sort_worksheet: 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 sort_worksheet? +

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

Can I rate-limit sort_worksheet? +

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

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

sort_worksheet 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.