gdrive_move_file · Mcp Google Gdrive MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gdrive_move_file does on Mcp Google Gdrive

AI agents use gdrive_move_file 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_move_file needs a policy

Moving a file changes its location/parent folder, which is a reversible modification of data structure. This is a Write operation rather than Read (it modifies state), Destructive (the file is not deleted), or Execute (no arbitrary code or command execution).

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'gdrive_move_file' with description 'Move a file to a different folder.' This modifies file metadata and organization state within Google Drive.

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Verdict

gdrive_move_file Rate-limited

gdrive_move_file 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_move_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdrive_move_file_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_move_file

What does the gdrive_move_file tool do? +

Move a file to a different folder. 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_move_file? +

Register the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_move_file: 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_move_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_move_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_move_file 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_move_file completely? +

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

gdrive_move_file 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.