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drive.files.copy

Creates a copy of a Google Drive file and applies requested updates, letting you duplicate files while modifying metadata or properties.

Instructions

Creates a copy of a file and applies any requested updates with patch semantics. For more information, see Create and manage files [HTTP POST] — creates or triggers a change; refused under --readonly safety profiles. Returns the API's response resource as JSON — request body is a JSON File object accepting appProperties, capabilities, clientEncryptionDetails, contentHints, contentRestrictions, copyRequiresWriterPermission, createdTime, description and 57 more fields; pass it via params or whole via body_file Siblings over the same resource: create, delete, download, emptyTrash, export, generateCseToken, generateIds, get, list, listLabels, modifyLabels, update, watch.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`query`	No	Extra KEY=VALUE query pairs for endpoints whose parameters Discovery does not describe.
`fileId`	Yes	[URL path segment] The ID of the file.
`params`	No	Parameter map merged into the request; typed parameters win.
`dry_run`	No	Return the request that would be sent, without sending it.
`body_file`	No	Read the request body from this file ('-' for stdin) instead of building one from the parameters. The body is a JSON File object.
`ocrLanguage`	No	[query parameter] A language hint for OCR processing during image import (ISO 639-1 code).
`copyComments`	No	[query parameter] Whether to copy the open (unresolved) comments associated with the file.	false
`request_body`	No	Request body of type File: pass it via `params` (merged into the built body) or whole via `body_file`.
`includeLabels`	No	[query parameter] A comma-separated list of IDs of labels to include in the `labelInfo` part of the response.
`supportsAllDrives`	No	[query parameter] Whether the requesting application supports both My Drives and shared drives.	false
`supportsTeamDrives`	No	[query parameter] Deprecated: Use `supportsAllDrives` instead.	false
`enforceSingleParent`	No	[query parameter] Deprecated: Copying files into multiple folders is no longer supported. Use shortcuts instead.	false
`keepRevisionForever`	No	[query parameter] Whether to set the `keepForever` field in the new head revision. This is only applicable to files with binary content in Google Drive. Only 200 revisions for th	false
`ignoreDefaultVisibility`	No	[query parameter] Whether to ignore the domain's default visibility settings for the created file. Domain administrators can choose to make all uploaded files visible to the doma	false
`includePermissionsForView`	No	[query parameter] Specifies which additional view's permissions to include in the response. Only `published` is supported.

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	No
`kind`	No
`name`	No
`size`	No
`owners`	No
`shared`	No
`spaces`	No
`driveId`	No
`parents`	No
`starred`	No
`trashed`	No
`version`	No
`iconLink`	No
`mimeType`	No
`labelInfo`	No
`ownedByMe`	No
`properties`	No
`viewedByMe`	No
`createdTime`	No
`description`	No
`exportLinks`	No
`md5Checksum`	No
`permissions`	No
`resourceKey`	No
`sharingUser`	No
`teamDriveId`	No
`trashedTime`	No
`webViewLink`	No
`capabilities`	No
`contentHints`	No
`hasThumbnail`	No
`modifiedByMe`	No
`modifiedTime`	No
`sha1Checksum`	No
`trashingUser`	No
`appProperties`	No
`fileExtension`	No
`permissionIds`	No
`thumbnailLink`	No
`folderColorRgb`	No
`headRevisionId`	No
`quotaBytesUsed`	No
`sha256Checksum`	No
`viewedByMeTime`	No
`webContentLink`	No
`isAppAuthorized`	No
`shortcutDetails`	No
`writersCanShare`	No
`modifiedByMeTime`	No
`originalFilename`	No
`sharedWithMeTime`	No
`thumbnailVersion`	No
`explicitlyTrashed`	No
`fullFileExtension`	No
`lastModifyingUser`	No
`linkShareMetadata`	No
`imageMediaMetadata`	No
`videoMediaMetadata`	No
`contentRestrictions`	No
`downloadRestrictions`	No
`viewersCanCopyContent`	No
`clientEncryptionDetails`	No
`hasAugmentedPermissions`	No
`copyRequiresWriterPermission`	No
`inheritedPermissionsDisabled`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed2 schema fields changedOct 26, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / body_file / description

Previous value: -"Read the request body from this file ('-' for stdin) instead of building one from the parameters."New value: +"Read the request body from this file ('-' for stdin) instead of building one from the parameters. The body is a JSON File object."

addedInput schema / properties / request_body

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Request body of type File: pass it via `params` (merged into the built body) or whole via `body_file`.",
+  "properties": {
+    "appProperties": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "capabilities": {
+      "properties": {
+        "canAcceptOwnership": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAccessViaGenAi": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAddChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAddFolderFromAnotherDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAddMyDriveParent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeCopyRequiresWriterPermission": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeItemDownloadRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeSecurityUpdateEnabled": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeViewersCanCopyContent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canComment": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canCopy": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDelete": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDeleteChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDisableInheritedPermissions": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDownload": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canEdit": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canEnableInheritedPermissions": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canListChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyContent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyEditorContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyLabels": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyOwnerContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenOutOfDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenOutOfTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenWithinDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenWithinTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemIntoTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemOutOfDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemOutOfTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemWithinDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemWithinTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveTeamDriveItem": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadLabels": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadRevisions": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRemoveChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRemoveContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRemoveMyDriveParent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRename": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canShare": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canStartApproval": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canTrash": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canTrashChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canUntrash": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "clientEncryptionDetails": {
+      "properties": {
+        "decryptionMetadata": {
+          "properties": {
+            "aes256GcmChunkSize": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "encryptionResourceKeyHash": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "jwt": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "kaclsId": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "kaclsName": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "keyFormat": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "wrappedKey": {
+              "type": "string"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "encryptionState": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "contentHints": {
+      "properties": {
+        "indexableText": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "thumbnail": {
+          "properties": {
+            "image": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "mimeType": {
+              "type": "string"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "contentRestrictions": {
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "ownerRestricted": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "readOnly": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "reason": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "restrictingUser": {
+            "properties": {
+              "displayName": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "emailAddress": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "kind": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "me": {
+                "type": "boolean"
+              },
+              "permissionId": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "photoLink": {
+                "type": "string"
+              }
+            },
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "restrictionTime": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "systemRestricted": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "type": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "copyRequiresWriterPermission": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "createdTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "description": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "downloadRestrictions": {
+      "properties": {
+        "effectiveDownloadRestrictionWithContext": {
+          "properties": {
+            "restrictedForReaders": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            },
+            "restrictedForWriters": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "itemDownloadRestriction": {
+          "properties": {
+            "restrictedForReaders": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            },
+            "restrictedForWriters": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "driveId": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "explicitlyTrashed": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "exportLinks": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "fileExtension": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "folderColorRgb": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "fullFileExtension": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "hasAugmentedPermissions": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "hasThumbnail": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "headRevisionId": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "iconLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "imageMediaMetadata": {
+      "properties": {
+        "aperture": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "cameraMake": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "cameraModel": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "colorSpace": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "exposureBias": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "exposureMode": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "exposureTime": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "flashUsed": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "focalLength": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "height": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "isoSpeed": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "lens": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "location": {
+          "properties": {
+            "altitude": {
+              "type": "number"
+            },
+            "latitude": {
+              "type": "number"
+            },
+            "longitude": {
+              "type": "number"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "maxApertureValue": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "meteringMode": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "rotation": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "sensor": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "subjectDistance": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "time": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "whiteBalance": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "width": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "inheritedPermissionsDisabled": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "isAppAuthorized": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "kind": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "labelInfo": {
+      "properties": {
+        "labels": {
+          "items": {
+            "properties": {
+              "fields": {
+                "type": "object"
+              },
+              "id": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "kind": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "revisionId": {
+                "type": "string"
+              }
+            },
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "lastModifyingUser": {
+      "properties": {
+        "displayName": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "emailAddress": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "kind": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "me": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "permissionId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "photoLink": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "linkShareMetadata": {
+      "properties": {
+        "securityUpdateEligible": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "securityUpdateEnabled": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "md5Checksum": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "mimeType": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "modifiedByMe": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "modifiedByMeTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "modifiedTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "originalFilename": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "ownedByMe": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "owners": {
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "displayName": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "emailAddress": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "kind": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "me": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "permissionId": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "photoLink": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "parents": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "permissionIds": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "permissions": {
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "allowFileDiscovery": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "deleted": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "displayName": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "domain": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "emailAddress": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "expirationTime": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "id": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "inheritedPermissionsDisabled": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "kind": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "pendingOwner": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "permissionDetails": {
+            "items": {
+              "properties": {
+                "inherited": {
+                  "type": "boolean"
+                },
+                "inheritedFrom": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "permissionType": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "role": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "photoLink": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "role": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "teamDrivePermissionDetails": {
+            "items": {
+              "properties": {
+                "inherited": {
+                  "type": "boolean"
+                },
+                "inheritedFrom": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "role": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "teamDrivePermissionType": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "type": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "view": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "properties": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "quotaBytesUsed": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "resourceKey": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "sha1Checksum": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "sha256Checksum": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "shared": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "sharedWithMeTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "sharingUser": {
+      "properties": {
+        "displayName": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "emailAddress": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "kind": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "me": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "permissionId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "photoLink": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "shortcutDetails": {
+      "properties": {
+        "targetId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "targetMimeType": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "targetResourceKey": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "size": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "spaces": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "starred": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "teamDriveId": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "thumbnailLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "thumbnailVersion": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "trashed": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "trashedTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "trashingUser": {
+      "properties": {
+        "displayName": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "emailAddress": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "kind": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "me": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "permissionId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "photoLink": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "version": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "videoMediaMetadata": {
+      "properties": {
+        "durationMillis": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "height": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "width": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "viewedByMe": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "viewedByMeTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "viewersCanCopyContent": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "webContentLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "webViewLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "writersCanShare": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    }
+  },
+  "type": "object"
+}

Changed17 schema fields changedOct 26, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / copyComments / default
```
Added value: +"false"
```

changedInput schema / properties / copyComments / description

Previous value: -"Whether to copy the open (unresolved) comments associated with the file."New value: +"[query parameter] Whether to copy the open (unresolved) comments associated with the file."

addedInput schema / properties / enforceSingleParent / default
```
Added value: +"false"
```

changedInput schema / properties / enforceSingleParent / description

Previous value: -"Deprecated: Copying files into multiple folders is no longer supported. Use shortcuts instead."New value: +"[query parameter] Deprecated: Copying files into multiple folders is no longer supported. Use shortcuts instead."

changedInput schema / properties / fileId / description

Previous value: -"The ID of the file."New value: +"[URL path segment] The ID of the file."

addedInput schema / properties / ignoreDefaultVisibility / default
```
Added value: +"false"
```

changedInput schema / properties / ignoreDefaultVisibility / description

Previous value: -"Whether to ignore the domain's default visibility settings for the created file. Domain administrators can choose to make all uploaded files visible to the doma"New value: +"[query parameter] Whether to ignore the domain's default visibility settings for the created file. Domain administrators can choose to make all uploaded files visible to the doma"

changedInput schema / properties / includeLabels / description

Previous value: -"A comma-separated list of IDs of labels to include in the `labelInfo` part of the response."New value: +"[query parameter] A comma-separated list of IDs of labels to include in the `labelInfo` part of the response."

changedInput schema / properties / includePermissionsForView / description

Previous value: -"Specifies which additional view's permissions to include in the response. Only `published` is supported."New value: +"[query parameter] Specifies which additional view's permissions to include in the response. Only `published` is supported."

addedInput schema / properties / keepRevisionForever / default
```
Added value: +"false"
```

changedInput schema / properties / keepRevisionForever / description

Previous value: -"Whether to set the `keepForever` field in the new head revision. This is only applicable to files with binary content in Google Drive. Only 200 revisions for th"New value: +"[query parameter] Whether to set the `keepForever` field in the new head revision. This is only applicable to files with binary content in Google Drive. Only 200 revisions for th"

changedInput schema / properties / ocrLanguage / description

Previous value: -"A language hint for OCR processing during image import (ISO 639-1 code)."New value: +"[query parameter] A language hint for OCR processing during image import (ISO 639-1 code)."

addedInput schema / properties / supportsAllDrives / default
```
Added value: +"false"
```

changedInput schema / properties / supportsAllDrives / description

Previous value: -"Whether the requesting application supports both My Drives and shared drives."New value: +"[query parameter] Whether the requesting application supports both My Drives and shared drives."

addedInput schema / properties / supportsTeamDrives / default
```
Added value: +"false"
```

changedInput schema / properties / supportsTeamDrives / description

Previous value: -"Deprecated: Use `supportsAllDrives` instead."New value: +"[query parameter] Deprecated: Use `supportsAllDrives` instead."

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "appProperties": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "capabilities": {
+      "properties": {
+        "canAcceptOwnership": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAccessViaGenAi": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAddChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAddFolderFromAnotherDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canAddMyDriveParent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeCopyRequiresWriterPermission": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeItemDownloadRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeSecurityUpdateEnabled": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canChangeViewersCanCopyContent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canComment": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canCopy": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDelete": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDeleteChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDisableInheritedPermissions": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canDownload": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canEdit": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canEnableInheritedPermissions": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canListChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyContent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyEditorContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyLabels": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canModifyOwnerContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenOutOfDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenOutOfTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenWithinDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveChildrenWithinTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemIntoTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemOutOfDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemOutOfTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemWithinDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveItemWithinTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canMoveTeamDriveItem": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadLabels": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadRevisions": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canReadTeamDrive": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRemoveChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRemoveContentRestriction": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRemoveMyDriveParent": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canRename": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canShare": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canStartApproval": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canTrash": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canTrashChildren": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "canUntrash": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "clientEncryptionDetails": {
+      "properties": {
+        "decryptionMetadata": {
+          "properties": {
+            "aes256GcmChunkSize": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "encryptionResourceKeyHash": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "jwt": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "kaclsId": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "kaclsName": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "keyFormat": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "wrappedKey": {
+              "type": "string"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "encryptionState": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "contentHints": {
+      "properties": {
+        "indexableText": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "thumbnail": {
+          "properties": {
+            "image": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "mimeType": {
+              "type": "string"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "contentRestrictions": {
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "ownerRestricted": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "readOnly": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "reason": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "restrictingUser": {
+            "properties": {
+              "displayName": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "emailAddress": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "kind": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "me": {
+                "type": "boolean"
+              },
+              "permissionId": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "photoLink": {
+                "type": "string"
+              }
+            },
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "restrictionTime": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "systemRestricted": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "type": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "copyRequiresWriterPermission": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "createdTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "description": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "downloadRestrictions": {
+      "properties": {
+        "effectiveDownloadRestrictionWithContext": {
+          "properties": {
+            "restrictedForReaders": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            },
+            "restrictedForWriters": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "itemDownloadRestriction": {
+          "properties": {
+            "restrictedForReaders": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            },
+            "restrictedForWriters": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "driveId": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "explicitlyTrashed": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "exportLinks": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "fileExtension": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "folderColorRgb": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "fullFileExtension": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "hasAugmentedPermissions": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "hasThumbnail": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "headRevisionId": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "iconLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "imageMediaMetadata": {
+      "properties": {
+        "aperture": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "cameraMake": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "cameraModel": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "colorSpace": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "exposureBias": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "exposureMode": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "exposureTime": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "flashUsed": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "focalLength": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "height": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "isoSpeed": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "lens": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "location": {
+          "properties": {
+            "altitude": {
+              "type": "number"
+            },
+            "latitude": {
+              "type": "number"
+            },
+            "longitude": {
+              "type": "number"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "maxApertureValue": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "meteringMode": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "rotation": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "sensor": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "subjectDistance": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "time": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "whiteBalance": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "width": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "inheritedPermissionsDisabled": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "isAppAuthorized": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "kind": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "labelInfo": {
+      "properties": {
+        "labels": {
+          "items": {
+            "properties": {
+              "fields": {
+                "type": "object"
+              },
+              "id": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "kind": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "revisionId": {
+                "type": "string"
+              }
+            },
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "lastModifyingUser": {
+      "properties": {
+        "displayName": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "emailAddress": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "kind": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "me": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "permissionId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "photoLink": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "linkShareMetadata": {
+      "properties": {
+        "securityUpdateEligible": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "securityUpdateEnabled": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "md5Checksum": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "mimeType": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "modifiedByMe": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "modifiedByMeTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "modifiedTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "originalFilename": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "ownedByMe": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "owners": {
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "displayName": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "emailAddress": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "kind": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "me": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "permissionId": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "photoLink": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "parents": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "permissionIds": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "permissions": {
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "allowFileDiscovery": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "deleted": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "displayName": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "domain": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "emailAddress": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "expirationTime": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "id": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "inheritedPermissionsDisabled": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "kind": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "pendingOwner": {
+            "type": "boolean"
+          },
+          "permissionDetails": {
+            "items": {
+              "properties": {
+                "inherited": {
+                  "type": "boolean"
+                },
+                "inheritedFrom": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "permissionType": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "role": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "photoLink": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "role": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "teamDrivePermissionDetails": {
+            "items": {
+              "properties": {
+                "inherited": {
+                  "type": "boolean"
+                },
+                "inheritedFrom": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "role": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "teamDrivePermissionType": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          "type": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "view": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "properties": {
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "quotaBytesUsed": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "resourceKey": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "sha1Checksum": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "sha256Checksum": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "shared": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "sharedWithMeTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "sharingUser": {
+      "properties": {
+        "displayName": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "emailAddress": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "kind": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "me": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "permissionId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "photoLink": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "shortcutDetails": {
+      "properties": {
+        "targetId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "targetMimeType": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "targetResourceKey": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "size": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "spaces": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "starred": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "teamDriveId": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "thumbnailLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "thumbnailVersion": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "trashed": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "trashedTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "trashingUser": {
+      "properties": {
+        "displayName": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "emailAddress": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "kind": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "me": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "permissionId": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "photoLink": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "version": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "videoMediaMetadata": {
+      "properties": {
+        "durationMillis": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "height": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "width": {
+          "type": "integer"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "viewedByMe": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "viewedByMeTime": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "viewersCanCopyContent": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    "webContentLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "webViewLink": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "writersCanShare": {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    }
+  },
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedOct 26, 2026

TDQS

A4/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the burden and does well: it discloses the write nature (POST), that it is refused under readonly profiles, that it returns the API response resource as JSON, and how the body is supplied via params or body_file. It omits permission/auth requirements and what happens on name conflicts, keeping it short of a 5.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The core purpose is front-loaded, but the single paragraph is a run-on that crams HTTP verb, safety note, return format, body-field enumeration, and a long sibling dump together. Every element is relevant, but the density and undifferentiated sibling list reduce scannability.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a 15-parameter mutation tool with nested body objects and an output schema, the description covers return shape, body mechanics, safety-mode behavior, and sibling routing. The remaining omissions (permissions needed, copy constraints like copyRequiresWriterPermission effects) are minor given the schema and output schema.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3; the description adds value by explaining that the request body is a JSON File object, listing representative fields, and clarifying the merge order between `params` and `body_file`. That is meaningful semantics beyond the schema's own field descriptions.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource: 'Creates a copy of a file and applies any requested updates with patch semantics.' It then names the siblings over the same resource (create, delete, download, get, update, etc.), letting an agent distinguish copy from create/update without opening schemas.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives operational context (HTTP POST, 'refused under --readonly safety profiles') and lists sibling tools, but never says when to choose copy over create/update or what preconditions apply (e.g., canCopy capability, permission requirements). Usage is implied by the verb and sibling list rather than stated.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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