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docs_documents_get

Get a document by ID [read]

Part of the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

gws mcp -s docs Read

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call docs_documents_get to retrieve information from Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DOCS_DOCUMENTS_GET

Even though docs_documents_get only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

google-workspace-docs.yaml 
tools:
  docs_documents_get:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) policy for all 3 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

docs_documents_get

Category

Read

MCP Server

Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI)

Risk Level

Low

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the docs_documents_get tool do?

Get a document by ID [read]. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI), which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on docs_documents_get?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for docs_documents_get. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) MCP server.

What risk level is docs_documents_get?

docs_documents_get is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit docs_documents_get?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the docs_documents_get rule in your Intercept 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 docs_documents_get completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for docs_documents_get. 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 docs_documents_get?

docs_documents_get is provided by the Google Workspace Docs (gws CLI) MCP server (gws mcp -s docs). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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