Move a file or folder to trash or delete it permanently
AI agents call gdrive_delete_file to permanently remove resources in MCP Google Drive Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly removes data from Google Drive. Permanent deletion cannot be undone, meeting the Destructive category definition. While moving to trash is technically reversible, the permanent deletion option makes this high severity. The blast radius is high because an AI agent could accidentally or maliciously delete important user files, folders, or entire directory structures.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'delete it permanently' and can 'Move a file or folder to trash'. The tool name contains 'delete' and the description confirms irreversible deletion capability.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Move a file or folder to trash or delete it permanently. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP Google Drive Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the MCP Google Drive Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_delete_file: 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 MCP Google Drive Server. Nothing to install.
gdrive_delete_file is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_delete_file 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gdrive_delete_file. 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.
gdrive_delete_file is provided by the MCP Google Drive Server MCP server (mrbit-dev/mcp-google-driver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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