gdrive_transfer_ownership · Mcp Google Gdrive MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What gdrive_transfer_ownership does on Mcp Google Gdrive

AI agents use gdrive_transfer_ownership 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_transfer_ownership needs a policy

Transferring ownership of a file modifies access control and ownership metadata in a significant but potentially reversible way (ownership could be transferred back). However, practically speaking, once ownership is transferred out, the original owner loses administrative control, making this a high-severity write operation.

From the tool's definition Transfer ownership of a file to another user

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gdrive_transfer_ownership Rate-limited

gdrive_transfer_ownership 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_transfer_ownership": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdrive_transfer_ownership_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_transfer_ownership

What does the gdrive_transfer_ownership tool do? +

Transfer ownership of a file to another user. Note: cross-organization transfers (e.g., personal to Workspace) are blocked by Google. 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_transfer_ownership? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_transfer_ownership? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_transfer_ownership 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_transfer_ownership completely? +

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

gdrive_transfer_ownership 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.