create_spreadsheet_tool

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why create_spreadsheet_tool needs a policy

Creating a spreadsheet is a write operation that generates new data in Google Drive. While reversible (the spreadsheet can be deleted), it consumes user quota and storage resources. The severity is medium because misuse by an AI agent could create numerous unwanted spreadsheets, but the impact is not irreversible (Destructive) and does not involve code execution (Execute) or financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_spreadsheet_tool' and description 'Create a new Google Spreadsheet' indicate creation of a new data resource, which is a reversible write operation.

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

POLICY

How to control create_spreadsheet_tool

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_spreadsheet_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_spreadsheet_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

create_spreadsheet_tool 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.

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FAQ

Questions about create_spreadsheet_tool

What does the create_spreadsheet_tool tool do? +

Create a new Google Spreadsheet. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Apps Script 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 create_spreadsheet_tool? +

Register the Apps Script MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_spreadsheet_tool: 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 Apps Script MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_spreadsheet_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_spreadsheet_tool? +

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

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

create_spreadsheet_tool is provided by the Apps Script MCP server (sam-ent/google-automation-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Apps Script MCP tool call.

Start from Apps Script MCP, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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