gdrive_duplicate_doc · Google Drive MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What gdrive_duplicate_doc does on Google Drive MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gdrive_duplicate_doc needs a policy

Duplicating a document is a reversible write operation that creates new data without destroying anything. It does not execute arbitrary code, move money, or irreversibly delete data. The severity is medium because uncontrolled duplication could consume storage quota or create unwanted copies in a user's Drive, but the action itself is straightforward and reversible via deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Duplicate an existing Google Doc', which creates a new copy of a document. The sibling tools include destructive operations (delete_doc_text, delete_rows_columns, delete_sheet_tab) and write operations (create_doc, create_sheet,…

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Verdict

gdrive_duplicate_doc Rate-limited

gdrive_duplicate_doc 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_duplicate_doc": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gdrive_duplicate_doc_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 Google Drive MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gdrive_duplicate_doc

What does the gdrive_duplicate_doc tool do? +

Duplicate an existing Google Doc. When folder_id is omitted, the copy keeps the source document. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive 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 gdrive_duplicate_doc? +

Register the Google Drive MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gdrive_duplicate_doc: 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.

What risk level is gdrive_duplicate_doc? +

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

Can I rate-limit gdrive_duplicate_doc? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gdrive_duplicate_doc 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_duplicate_doc completely? +

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

gdrive_duplicate_doc 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.