Deletes content within a specified range (start index inclusive, end index exclusive) from the document or a specific tab.
AI agents call deleteRange 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.
This tool permanently removes content from Google Workspace documents or sheets. While the data may be recoverable through Google's version history, the tool's direct action is destructive and irreversible from the tool's perspective. The high severity reflects that an AI agent misconfigured to call this tool could destroy significant portions of user documents.
From the tool's definition 'Deletes content within a specified range' - the tool irreversibly removes data from documents or spreadsheet tabs. The operation cannot be undone by the tool itself.
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Deletes content within a specified range (start index inclusive, end index exclusive) from the document or a specific tab. 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 deleteRange: 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.
deleteRange 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 deleteRange 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 deleteRange. 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.
deleteRange is provided by the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server (pm990320/google-workspace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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