google_sheets_delete_sheet

Delete a sheet (tab) from a Google Sheets spreadsheet by its sheet ID

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

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WHAT IT DOES

What google_sheets_delete_sheet does on Sage MCP

AI agents call google_sheets_delete_sheet 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.

RISK

Why google_sheets_delete_sheet is rated Critical

The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on spreadsheet data. Even though it deletes a single sheet rather than an entire workbook, the loss of data and inability to undo (without external recovery mechanisms) classifies this as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'delete' and description states 'Delete a sheet (tab) from a Google Sheets spreadsheet by its sheet ID' — this irreversibly removes data/structure from a spreadsheet.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs google_sheets_delete_sheet 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_delete_sheet, this is the rule to start with:

google_sheets_delete_sheet Hidden

google_sheets_delete_sheet is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "google_sheets_delete_sheet"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sage MCP, apply this rule, and every google_sheets_delete_sheet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about google_sheets_delete_sheet

What does the google_sheets_delete_sheet tool do? +

Delete a sheet (tab) from a Google Sheets spreadsheet by its sheet ID. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on google_sheets_delete_sheet? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google_sheets_delete_sheet: 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.

What risk level is google_sheets_delete_sheet? +

google_sheets_delete_sheet is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit google_sheets_delete_sheet? +

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

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

google_sheets_delete_sheet 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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