move_sheet · Smartsheet MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_sheet does on Smartsheet MCP Server

AI agents use move_sheet to create or update resources in Smartsheet MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Smartsheet MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_sheet needs a policy

Moving a sheet changes its organizational structure and access context (folder/workspace hierarchy) but does not delete, destroy, or create new data—it is reversible (can be moved back). This is a Write operation: the sheet's metadata (location) is updated.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'move_sheet' and description 'Moves a sheet to a different folder or workspace' indicate reversible modification of sheet location/organization state.

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Verdict

move_sheet Rate-limited

move_sheet 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": {
    "move_sheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_sheet_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about move_sheet

What does the move_sheet tool do? +

Moves a sheet to a different folder or workspace. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_sheet? +

Register the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_sheet: 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 Smartsheet MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is move_sheet? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_sheet? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the move_sheet 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 move_sheet completely? +

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

move_sheet is provided by the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server (thomaswtwrt/smar-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.