Delete an entire sheet tab and all its data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet.
AI agents call gdrive_delete_sheet_tab 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.
This tool permanently removes data (a sheet tab and all contained data) from Google Sheets, which cannot be undone by the user interface in a straightforward manner. While Google Drive may retain version history, the primary action is destructive data loss. The blast radius is high because an AI agent with access could inadvertently delete critical business data or spreadsheets.
From the tool's definition Tool name is "gdrive_delete_sheet_tab" with description "Delete an entire sheet tab and all its data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet." The word "Delete" combined with "all its data" indicates irreversible removal of data.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete an entire sheet tab and all its data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet. 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_sheet_tab: 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_sheet_tab 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_sheet_tab 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_sheet_tab. 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_sheet_tab 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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