// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GOOGLE SHEETS MCP TOOLS

15 tools from the Google Sheets MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 15 GOOGLE SHEETS MCP TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read list_sheets List all sheets/tabs in a Google Spreadsheet Read read_all_from_sheet Read all data from a specified sheet in a Google Spreadsheet Read read_columns Read columns from a Google Sheet Read read_headings Read the column headings from a Google Sheet Read read_rows Read rows from a Google Sheet

WRITE 9 tools

Write create_sheet Create a new sheet/tab in a Google Spreadsheet Write create_spreadsheet Create a new Google Spreadsheet Write edit_cell Edit a cell in a Google Sheet Write edit_column Edit an entire column in a Google Sheet Write edit_row Edit an entire row in a Google Sheet Write insert_column Insert a new column at specified position in a Google Sheet Write insert_row Insert a new row at specified position in a Google Sheet Write rename_doc Rename the Google Spreadsheet Write rename_sheet Rename a sheet/tab in a Google Spreadsheet

OTHER 1 tools

Other refresh_auth Refresh Google Sheets authentication when credentials expire

// FAQ

How many tools does the Google Sheets MCP MCP server have? +

The Google Sheets MCP MCP server exposes 15 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Other.

How do I enforce policies on Google Sheets MCP tools? +

Route the Google Sheets MCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Google Sheets MCP tools fall into? +

Google Sheets MCP tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (9), Other (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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