list_spreadsheets_tool

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_spreadsheets_tool needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves metadata about existing spreadsheets. It performs no modifications, deletions, executions, or financial operations. The action is purely informational—listing resources—which is characteristic of Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_spreadsheets_tool' and description 'List Google Sheets spreadsheets in Drive' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control list_spreadsheets_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 list_spreadsheets_tool:

policy.json

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

list_spreadsheets_tool is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about list_spreadsheets_tool

What does the list_spreadsheets_tool tool do? +

List Google Sheets spreadsheets in Drive. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Apps Script MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_spreadsheets_tool? +

Register the Apps Script MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_spreadsheets_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 list_spreadsheets_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_spreadsheets_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_spreadsheets_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 list_spreadsheets_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_spreadsheets_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 list_spreadsheets_tool? +

list_spreadsheets_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.

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