Delete multiple documents from a collection
AI agents call delete_many_documents to permanently remove resources in Google Workspace MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deletion of documents cannot be undone and represents permanent data loss. The ability to delete many documents at once (plural/batch operation) amplifies the blast radius. This is the most severe category applicable. In the context of Google Workspace integration with access to Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive, deleting multiple documents could destroy significant user work product and communications.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete_many' and description states 'Delete multiple documents from a collection'. The 'delete_many' pattern and use of 'Delete' verb indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete multiple documents from a collection. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_many_documents: 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 Workspace MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_many_documents 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 delete_many_documents 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 delete_many_documents. 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.
delete_many_documents is provided by the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server (pbulbule13/google-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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