Move a file to trash.
AI agents call trash_file to permanently remove resources in Google Docs MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Moving a file to trash removes it from active access and is typically considered a destructive action. While some trash systems allow recovery, the operation is intended to delete the file and may be auto-purged. Given this is a Google Drive file operation, it could affect documents, folders, or other files irreversibly if the trash is emptied.
From the tool's definition trash_file: Move a file to trash
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Move a file to trash. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Docs MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Google Docs MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for trash_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 Google Docs MCP Server. Nothing to install.
trash_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 trash_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 trash_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.
trash_file is provided by the Google Docs MCP Server MCP server (nickweedon/google-docs-mcp-docker). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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