smartsheet_add_rows

Add one or more rows to a Smartsheet sheet. Each row specifies cells as columnId/value pairs. Rows can be positioned at top, bottom, or relative to a parent/sibling row for hierarchical (indent) structures. Args: - sheet_id (number): Target sheet ID - rows (array): Array of row objects, each cont...

Server Smartsheet MCP Server prmbr42-bot/smartsheet-mcp-server
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What smartsheet_add_rows does on Smartsheet MCP Server

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

Why smartsheet_add_rows needs a policy

smartsheet_add_rows creates new rows in a Smartsheet, which is a Write operation—data is added reversibly and can be undone/deleted. While it modifies data, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money, so Write is the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add one or more rows to a Smartsheet sheet' with parameters to insert rows at specified positions. This is a reversible data creation operation that modifies sheet content.

Questions about smartsheet_add_rows

What does the smartsheet_add_rows tool do? +

Add one or more rows to a Smartsheet sheet. Each row specifies cells as columnId/value pairs. Rows can be positioned at top, bottom, or relative to a parent/sibling row for hierarchical (indent) structures. Args: - sheet_id (number): Target sheet ID - rows (array): Array of row objects, each containing: - cells (array): Array of {columnId, value} objects - to_top (boolean, optional): Insert at top of sheet - to_bottom (boolean, optional): Insert at bottom (default) - parent_id (number, optional): Make this a child of this row ID - sibling_id (number, optional): Insert as sibling below this row ID - expanded (boolean, optional): Whether row is expanded (default true) Returns: Newly created row IDs and updated sheet version. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smartsheet 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 smartsheet_add_rows? +

Register the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smartsheet_add_rows: 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 Smartsheet MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is smartsheet_add_rows? +

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

Can I rate-limit smartsheet_add_rows? +

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

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

smartsheet_add_rows is provided by the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server (prmbr42-bot/smartsheet-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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