drive_batch_move · Google Drive MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What drive_batch_move does on Google Drive MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why drive_batch_move needs a policy

Moving files changes their parent folder and metadata state, which is reversible by moving them back. While not destructive (data is not deleted), it is a write operation that modifies file organization. The 'batch' prefix suggests bulk operations, increasing the severity from low to medium due to potential for significant organizational disruption if misused at scale.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'drive_batch_move' and description 'Move multiple files to a destination folder' indicate file relocation operations that modify file locations/metadata without deleting or creating new files.

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Verdict

drive_batch_move Rate-limited

drive_batch_move 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": {
    "drive_batch_move": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "drive_batch_move_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 Drive MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about drive_batch_move

What does the drive_batch_move tool do? +

Move multiple files to a destination folder. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive 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 drive_batch_move? +

Register the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for drive_batch_move: 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 Drive MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is drive_batch_move? +

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

Can I rate-limit drive_batch_move? +

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

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

drive_batch_move is provided by the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server (rishipradeep-think41/google-drive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.