gdoc_create_header · Google Docs MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gdoc_create_header does on Google Docs

AI agents use gdoc_create_header 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_header needs a policy

This tool creates a new header element in a Google Doc, which is a reversible modification (headers can be deleted or edited). It does not execute code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. It fits the Write category: creates or modifies data reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool description states: 'Create a header in the document.' The verb 'create' and the action of adding a header structure to a document are write operations that reversibly modify document content.

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Verdict

gdoc_create_header Rate-limited

gdoc_create_header 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_header": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdoc_create_header_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gdoc_create_header

What does the gdoc_create_header tool do? +

Create a header in the document. Returns the header 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_header? +

Register the Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdoc_create_header: 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_header? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdoc_create_header? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdoc_create_header 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_header completely? +

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

gdoc_create_header 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.