Delete rows or columns and all data in them from a sheet tab.
AI agents call gdrive_delete_rows_columns to permanently remove resources in Google Drive MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deleting rows or columns from a spreadsheet permanently removes the contained data. This is an irreversible destructive operation that fits the Destructive category definition: 'irreversibly deletes or overwrites data, or actions that cannot be undone (delete, drop, purge, force-push).' The high severity reflects the risk that an AI agent misuse could result in loss of critical spreadsheet data.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'gdrive_delete_rows_columns' and description explicitly states 'Delete rows or columns and all data in them from a sheet tab' — this irreversibly removes data that cannot be recovered through the tool's normal operation.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete rows or columns and all data in them from a sheet tab. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Drive MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_delete_rows_columns: 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 Google Drive MCP Server. Nothing to install.
gdrive_delete_rows_columns 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_delete_rows_columns 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_delete_rows_columns. 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_delete_rows_columns is provided by the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server (wagnerlabs/gdrive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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