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drive_files_watch

Subscribe to changes on a file [write]

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

gws mcp -s drive Write

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use drive_files_watch to create or modify resources in Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI). Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DRIVE_FILES_WATCH

Without a policy, an AI agent could call drive_files_watch repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI).

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

google-workspace-drive.yaml 
tools:
  drive_files_watch:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI) policy for all 57 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

drive_files_watch

Category

Write

MCP Server

Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI)

Risk Level

Medium

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drive_comments_update Write
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the drive_files_watch tool do?

Subscribe to changes on a file [write]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace Drive (gws CLI), which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on drive_files_watch?

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

What risk level is drive_files_watch?

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

Can I rate-limit drive_files_watch?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the drive_files_watch 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 drive_files_watch completely?

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

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

ENFORCE POLICIES ON GOOGLE WORKSPACE DRIVE (GWS CLI)

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