drive_create_google_doc · Google MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What drive_create_google_doc does on Google

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why drive_create_google_doc needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) a new Google Doc, which is a reversible operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The severity is medium because creating documents could be abused to generate spam, phishing content, or malicious documents at scale, but the action itself is reversible through normal deletion. Confidence is high because the name and description are explicit and unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'drive_create_google_doc' and description 'Create a Google Doc' indicate creation of a new document resource in Google Drive.

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Verdict

drive_create_google_doc Rate-limited

drive_create_google_doc 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_create_google_doc": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "drive_create_google_doc_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about drive_create_google_doc

What does the drive_create_google_doc tool do? +

Create a Google Doc. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google 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_create_google_doc? +

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

What risk level is drive_create_google_doc? +

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

Can I rate-limit drive_create_google_doc? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the drive_create_google_doc 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_create_google_doc completely? +

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

drive_create_google_doc is provided by the Google MCP server (robcerda/google-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.