gdoc_create_footer · Google Docs MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gdoc_create_footer does on Google Docs

AI agents use gdoc_create_footer to create or update resources in Google Docs — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Docs environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gdoc_create_footer needs a policy

This tool creates (inserts) a new footer section into a Google Doc, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data permanently, or move money. While footers affect document layout, the action is modifiable and undoable via standard Google Docs undo/deletion mechanisms.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gdoc_create_footer' and description 'Create a footer in the document' — the verb 'Create' indicates data creation/modification. Returns a footer ID for subsequent content insertion, confirming reversible modification of document structure.

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Verdict

gdoc_create_footer Rate-limited

gdoc_create_footer 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": {
    "gdoc_create_footer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdoc_create_footer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gdoc_create_footer

What does the gdoc_create_footer tool do? +

Create a footer in the document. Returns the footer ID for inserting content. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Docs MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gdoc_create_footer? +

Register the Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdoc_create_footer: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gdoc_create_footer? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdoc_create_footer? +

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

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

gdoc_create_footer is provided by the Google Docs MCP server (node2flow-th/google-docs-mcp-community). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.