Moves a file or folder to the trash, or permanently deletes it. Set permanent=true for irreversible deletion.
AI agents call deleteFile to permanently remove resources in Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly removes data when permanent=true is set. Even trash moves could be considered destructive in a collaborative workspace where accidental deletion impacts multiple users. The capability to permanently delete files without recovery makes this a Destructive category tool.
From the tool's definition deleteFile moves files to trash or 'permanently deletes it' with permanent=true option; the description explicitly notes this action is 'irreversible'
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Moves a file or folder to the trash, or permanently deletes it. Set permanent=true for irreversible deletion. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Google Docs, Drive & Sheets MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for deleteFile: 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.
deleteFile is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the deleteFile 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for deleteFile. 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.
deleteFile 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.
deleteFile 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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