renameExcelSheet · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What renameExcelSheet does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use renameExcelSheet 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 renameExcelSheet needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (sheet/tab names) in a reversible manner, fitting the Write category. The severity is medium because misuse could corrupt spreadsheet organization or cause workflow disruption, but the change is easily undone. Confidence is high because the description clearly indicates a non-destructive modification operation on file metadata.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it 'Renames a sheet/tab in an Excel-format file (.xlsx or .xls) on Google Drive.' Renaming is a reversible modification operation.

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Verdict

renameExcelSheet Rate-limited

renameExcelSheet 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": {
    "renameExcelSheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "renameexcelsheet_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 renameExcelSheet

What does the renameExcelSheet tool do? +

Renames a sheet/tab in an Excel-format file (.xlsx or .xls) on 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 renameExcelSheet? +

Register the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for renameExcelSheet: 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 renameExcelSheet? +

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

Can I rate-limit renameExcelSheet? +

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

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

renameExcelSheet 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.