createFolder · Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What createFolder does on Google Docs & Drive MCP Server

AI agents use createFolder 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 createFolder needs a policy

Creating a folder in Google Drive is a non-destructive, reversible modification operation. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, move money, or retrieve sensitive information. The blast radius is minimal since the operation can be easily undone by deleting the folder. This falls squarely into the Write category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'createFolder' and description 'Creates a new folder in Google Drive' indicate folder creation, which is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

createFolder Rate-limited

createFolder 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": {
    "createFolder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createfolder_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 createFolder

What does the createFolder tool do? +

Creates a new folder in Google Drive. 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 createFolder? +

Register the Google Docs & Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createFolder: 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 createFolder? +

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

Can I rate-limit createFolder? +

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

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

createFolder 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.