list_drive_files

List files in Google Drive

Server Google Drive HPC Log Analyzer minitim222/gdrive_hpc_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_drive_files does on Google Drive HPC Log Analyzer

AI agents call list_drive_files to retrieve information from Google Drive HPC Log Analyzer without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_drive_files needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about files stored in Google Drive. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external triggers. The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent using this tool can only enumerate accessible files, which does not compromise data integrity or trigger external operations. This is a standard Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_drive_files' and description 'List files in Google Drive' indicate retrieval of directory/file metadata without modification, deletion, or side effects.

Questions about list_drive_files

What does the list_drive_files tool do? +

List files in Google Drive. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Drive HPC Log Analyzer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_drive_files? +

Register the Google Drive HPC Log Analyzer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_drive_files: 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 Drive HPC Log Analyzer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_drive_files? +

list_drive_files is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_drive_files? +

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

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

list_drive_files is provided by the Google Drive HPC Log Analyzer MCP server (minitim222/gdrive_hpc_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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