Medium Risk

google_sheets_write_range

Write values to a range of cells in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Values are provided as a 2D array (list of rows).

How to control google_sheets_write_range ↓

AI agents use google_sheets_write_range 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.

Medium Risk

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner. Writing to spreadsheet cells is a Write operation—the changes can be undone (cells can be cleared, restored from version history, or overwritten). It is not Destructive because the operation is reversible and does not permanently delete data.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'write' and description states 'Write values to a range of cells in a Google Sheets spreadsheet', which modifies data in a spreadsheet by adding/updating cell contents.

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

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_write_range:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "google_sheets_write_range": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "google_sheets_write_range_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

google_sheets_write_range 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Sage MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the google_sheets_write_range tool do? +

Write values to a range of cells in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Values are provided as a 2D array (list of rows). 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_write_range? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google_sheets_write_range: 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_write_range? +

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

Can I rate-limit google_sheets_write_range? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the google_sheets_write_range 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_write_range completely? +

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

google_sheets_write_range 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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