google_sheets_find_and_replace

Find and replace text across a spreadsheet or within a specific sheet

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What google_sheets_find_and_replace does on Sage MCP

AI agents use google_sheets_find_and_replace to create or update resources in Sage MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Sage MCP environment.

RISK

Why google_sheets_find_and_replace is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing data in a spreadsheet by replacing text content. While it doesn't delete records outright, it overwrites existing cell values which could be partially reversible (if undo is available) but may not be via the API. It can affect large volumes of data across an entire spreadsheet, giving it a high blast radius — a broad find-and-replace could corrupt data across many cells or sheets.

From the tool's definition Find and replace text across a spreadsheet or within a specific sheet

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs google_sheets_find_and_replace 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_find_and_replace, this is the rule to start with:

google_sheets_find_and_replace Rate-limited

google_sheets_find_and_replace 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": {
    "google_sheets_find_and_replace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "google_sheets_find_and_replace_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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_find_and_replace call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about google_sheets_find_and_replace

What does the google_sheets_find_and_replace tool do? +

Find and replace text across a spreadsheet or within a specific sheet. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on google_sheets_find_and_replace? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google_sheets_find_and_replace: 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_find_and_replace? +

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

Can I rate-limit google_sheets_find_and_replace? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the google_sheets_find_and_replace 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_find_and_replace completely? +

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

google_sheets_find_and_replace 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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