addSheet · Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What addSheet does on Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why addSheet needs a policy

This tool creates new structure within a spreadsheet (a sheet/tab) but does not delete, modify existing data irreversibly, or execute arbitrary code. It is reversible—sheets can be deleted. It falls under Write category as it creates new data structures.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Adds a new sheet (tab) to an existing spreadsheet' and 'Returns the new sheet', indicating creation of a new resource within a spreadsheet.

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Verdict

addSheet Rate-limited

addSheet 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": {
    "addSheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "addsheet_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about addSheet

What does the addSheet tool do? +

Adds a new sheet (tab) to an existing spreadsheet. Returns the new sheet. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Docs, Drive & Sheets 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 addSheet? +

Register the Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for addSheet: 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 Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is addSheet? +

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

Can I rate-limit addSheet? +

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

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

addSheet is provided by the Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server MCP server (rulords/google-docs-mcp-personal). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

addSheet is one line of Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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