gdrive_search_files

Full-text search across file names and content in Google Drive.

Server Mcp Google Gdrive sleepytimeshon/mcp-google-gdrive
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What gdrive_search_files does on Mcp Google Gdrive

AI agents call gdrive_search_files to retrieve information from Mcp Google Gdrive without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why gdrive_search_files needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves information from Google Drive without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It is a read-only search function that has no side effects beyond returning matching results.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'full-text search across file names and content in Google Drive' — a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.

Questions about gdrive_search_files

What does the gdrive_search_files tool do? +

Full-text search across file names and content in Google Drive. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gdrive_search_files? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_search_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_search_files 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_search_files completely? +

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

gdrive_search_files 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.

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