trash_drive_file_tool

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why trash_drive_file_tool needs a policy

Trashing a file is classified as Destructive because it removes the file from its active location and places it in trash. Although technically recoverable, it is a deletion action that can cause data loss if the trash is emptied or the action goes unnoticed. The most severe applicable category is Destructive. Severity is medium rather than high because the action is explicitly noted as recoverable.

From the tool's definition 'Move a file to trash in Google Drive (recoverable)' — moves a file to trash, which is a deletion-like action even though it is technically recoverable

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

POLICY

How to control trash_drive_file_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 trash_drive_file_tool:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "trash_drive_file_tool"
  ]
}

trash_drive_file_tool disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about trash_drive_file_tool

What does the trash_drive_file_tool tool do? +

Move a file to trash in Google Drive (recoverable). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Apps Script MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on trash_drive_file_tool? +

Register the Apps Script MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for trash_drive_file_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 trash_drive_file_tool? +

trash_drive_file_tool is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit trash_drive_file_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the trash_drive_file_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 trash_drive_file_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for trash_drive_file_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 trash_drive_file_tool? +

trash_drive_file_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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