drive_shortcut_create · Google Drive MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What drive_shortcut_create does on Google Drive MCP Server

AI agents use drive_shortcut_create 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_shortcut_create needs a policy

Creating shortcuts is a reversible write operation that adds new metadata/objects to Google Drive without deleting or overwriting existing data. It modifies the user's Drive organization but can be undone by deleting the shortcut. This is less severe than destructive operations (which cannot be easily reversed) but more severe than simple read operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a shortcut' — a creation operation that modifies Drive's folder structure and file organization by adding new shortcut resources.

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Verdict

drive_shortcut_create Rate-limited

drive_shortcut_create 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_shortcut_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "drive_shortcut_create_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_shortcut_create

What does the drive_shortcut_create tool do? +

Create a shortcut to a file or 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_shortcut_create? +

Register the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for drive_shortcut_create: 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_shortcut_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit drive_shortcut_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the drive_shortcut_create 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_shortcut_create completely? +

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

drive_shortcut_create 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.