Delete a header from a Google Doc.
AI agents call delete_header to permanently remove resources in Google — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool performs a delete operation on document content. While headers may be recreatable, the deletion itself is irreversible and permanently removes formatting/content from a shared document. This is destructive rather than merely Write (which would be reversible modifications).
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_header' combined with description 'Delete a header from a Google Doc' indicates irreversible removal of document structure.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete a header from a Google Doc. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Google MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_header: 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. Nothing to install.
delete_header 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 delete_header 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 delete_header. 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.
delete_header is provided by the Google MCP server (ztgluis/google-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Every MCP server has a record like this.
Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →