google_sheets_list_spreadsheets

List Google Sheets spreadsheets accessible to the user. Use owner_email to find sheets owned by a specific person.

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/sagemcp-sagemcp/google-sheets-list-spreadsheets.md

WHAT IT DOES

What google_sheets_list_spreadsheets does on Sage MCP

AI agents call google_sheets_list_spreadsheets to retrieve information from Sage MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why google_sheets_list_spreadsheets is rated Low

The tool retrieves and enumerates existing spreadsheets without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is purely informational. Severity is low because listing accessible sheets has minimal blast radius—it reveals metadata about spreadsheet ownership and availability but does not expose sensitive cell data or enable destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List Google Sheets spreadsheets accessible to the user' with filtering by owner_email. This is a query operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs google_sheets_list_spreadsheets 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_list_spreadsheets, this is the rule to start with:

google_sheets_list_spreadsheets Allowed

google_sheets_list_spreadsheets is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "google_sheets_list_spreadsheets": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_list_spreadsheets call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about google_sheets_list_spreadsheets

What does the google_sheets_list_spreadsheets tool do? +

List Google Sheets spreadsheets accessible to the user. Use owner_email to find sheets owned by a specific person. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on google_sheets_list_spreadsheets? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google_sheets_list_spreadsheets: 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_list_spreadsheets? +

google_sheets_list_spreadsheets is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit google_sheets_list_spreadsheets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the google_sheets_list_spreadsheets 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_list_spreadsheets completely? +

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

google_sheets_list_spreadsheets 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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