createDocument · Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What createDocument does on Google Docs & Drive MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why createDocument needs a policy

Creating a new document is a reversible Write operation—it adds data to the user's Google Drive without destroying existing data or executing arbitrary code. While it modifies the user's file system state, the action is easily undone (document can be deleted).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'createDocument' and description 'Creates a new Google Document' indicate document creation, which is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

createDocument Rate-limited

createDocument 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": {
    "createDocument": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createdocument_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Google Docs & Drive MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about createDocument

What does the createDocument tool do? +

Creates a new Google Document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on createDocument? +

Register the Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createDocument: 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 & Drive MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is createDocument? +

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

Can I rate-limit createDocument? +

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

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

createDocument is provided by the Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP server (oregpt/agenticledger_mcp_docsonly). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.