sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear
Permanently clear values from a range. Cannot be undone
Part of the Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI) MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents may call sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear to permanently remove or destroy resources in Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI). Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON SHEETS_SPREADSHEETS_VALUES_CLEAR
Without a policy, an AI agent could call sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI). There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.
tools:
sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear:
rules:
- action: deny
reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"See the full Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI) policy for all 17 tools.
DETAILS
Tool Name
sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear
Category
Destructive
MCP Server
Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI)Risk Level
Critical
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear tool do?
Permanently clear values from a range. Cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI), which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
How do I enforce a policy on sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI) MCP server.
What risk level is sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear?
sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Can I rate-limit sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear 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 sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear. 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 sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear?
sheets_spreadsheets_values_clear is provided by the Google Workspace Sheets (gws CLI) MCP server (gws mcp -s sheets). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON GOOGLE WORKSPACE SHEETS (GWS CLI)
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