google_sheets_batch_update
Execute one or more batch update requests on a spreadsheet. Supports any Sheets API batchUpdate request type (addSheet, deleteSheet, updateCells, mergeCells, etc.)
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What google_sheets_batch_update does on Sage MCP
AI agents call google_sheets_batch_update to permanently remove resources in Sage MCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why google_sheets_batch_update is rated Critical
The tool can perform irreversible destructive operations such as deleting sheets and overwriting cell data. Because it supports 'any' batchUpdate request type, a misuse could destroy entire sheets or overwrite critical data at scale across a spreadsheet. Destructive takes precedence over Write due to the inclusion of delete and irreversible overwrite operations.
From the tool's definition Supports any Sheets API batchUpdate request type (addSheet, deleteSheet, updateCells, mergeCells, etc.) — explicitly includes 'deleteSheet' and arbitrary cell overwrites
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs google_sheets_batch_update safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sage MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For google_sheets_batch_update, this is the rule to start with:
google_sheets_batch_update is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sage MCP, apply this rule, and every google_sheets_batch_update call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about google_sheets_batch_update
Execute one or more batch update requests on a spreadsheet. Supports any Sheets API batchUpdate request type (addSheet, deleteSheet, updateCells, mergeCells, etc.). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google_sheets_batch_update: 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 Sage MCP. Nothing to install.
google_sheets_batch_update 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 google_sheets_batch_update 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 google_sheets_batch_update. 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.
google_sheets_batch_update is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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