gdrive_export_doc · Mcp Google Gdrive MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gdrive_export_doc does on Mcp Google Gdrive

AI agents use gdrive_export_doc to create or update resources in Mcp Google Gdrive — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Google Gdrive environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gdrive_export_doc needs a policy

While the operation retrieves data from Google Drive (which might suggest 'Read'), the act of exporting and writing the file to disk via 'savePath' crosses into data creation/modification on the local system. The tool enables an AI agent to extract and persist Drive documents locally, which could be misused to exfiltrate sensitive data or fill disk space.

From the tool's definition The tool exports/downloads a Google Doc in multiple formats (markdown, html, text, docx, pdf) and uses 'savePath' to persist binary formats to disk. This constitutes creating/writing a new file on the user's local filesystem.

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Verdict

gdrive_export_doc Rate-limited

gdrive_export_doc 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Mcp Google Gdrive, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gdrive_export_doc

What does the gdrive_export_doc tool do? +

Export a Google Doc. Default: markdown. Also: html, text, docx, pdf. Use savePath to save binary formats to disk. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gdrive_export_doc? +

Register the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_export_doc: 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 Mcp Google Gdrive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gdrive_export_doc? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_export_doc? +

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

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

gdrive_export_doc is provided by the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP server (sleepytimeshon/mcp-google-gdrive). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.