google_sheets_delete_sheet

THE RISK

Critical Risk

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.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access google_sheets_delete_sheet gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL GOOGLE_SHEETS_DELETE_SHEET

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Sage MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for google_sheets_delete_sheet:

policy.json

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

google_sheets_delete_sheet disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

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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