gdrive_untrash_file · Mcp Google Gdrive MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gdrive_untrash_file does on Mcp Google Gdrive

AI agents use gdrive_untrash_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_untrash_file needs a policy

Untrashing is a reversible modification operation that restores data visibility and accessibility in Google Drive. It is not destructive (the file was not permanently deleted) and not read-only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gdrive_untrash_file' and description 'Restore a file or folder from trash' indicate modification of file state—moving a trashed item back to active storage.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gdrive_untrash_file Rate-limited

gdrive_untrash_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_untrash_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdrive_untrash_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_untrash_file

What does the gdrive_untrash_file tool do? +

Restore a file or folder from trash. 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_untrash_file? +

Register the Mcp Google Gdrive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_untrash_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_untrash_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_untrash_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_untrash_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_untrash_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gdrive_untrash_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_untrash_file? +

gdrive_untrash_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.