Move a file or folder to trash.
AI agents call gdrive_trash_file to permanently remove resources in Mcp Google Gdrive — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Trashing a file removes it from active use and is effectively a deletion operation. While Google Drive trash can technically be restored, trashing is the first step toward permanent deletion and is conventionally classified as destructive. The presence of a sibling tool 'gdrive_empty_trash' means a trashed file could be permanently deleted immediately after, increasing the blast radius.
From the tool's definition Move a file or folder to trash
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Move a file or folder to trash. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_trash_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.
gdrive_trash_file is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_trash_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gdrive_trash_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.
gdrive_trash_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.
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