moveFile · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What moveFile does on Google Workspace MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why moveFile needs a policy

Moving a file changes its location/parent folder in the Drive hierarchy, which is a reversible modification operation. This is less severe than destructive actions (delete) but constitutes a write operation that alters data organization. Severity is medium because misuse could disrupt file accessibility or organizational structure, but the action is fully reversible by moving the file back.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'moveFile' and description 'Moves a file or folder to a different location in Google Drive' indicates modification of file metadata/location without deletion or creation of new data.

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Verdict

moveFile Rate-limited

moveFile 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": {
    "moveFile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "movefile_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 Workspace MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about moveFile

What does the moveFile tool do? +

Moves a file or folder to a different location in Google Drive. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace 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 moveFile? +

Register the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for moveFile: 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.

What risk level is moveFile? +

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

Can I rate-limit moveFile? +

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

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

moveFile 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.