gcp_ar_list_repositories

List Artifact Registry repositories

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-ar-list-repositories.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_ar_list_repositories does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_ar_list_repositories to retrieve information from GCP MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why gcp_ar_list_repositories is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates existing Artifact Registry repositories without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a read-only list operation with minimal blast radius; exposure would allow reconnaissance but not unauthorized changes to infrastructure or data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List Artifact Registry repositories' — a query operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_ar_list_repositories safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GCP MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For gcp_ar_list_repositories, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_ar_list_repositories Allowed

gcp_ar_list_repositories is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gcp_ar_list_repositories": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GCP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every gcp_ar_list_repositories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_ar_list_repositories

What does the gcp_ar_list_repositories tool do? +

List Artifact Registry repositories. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GCP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gcp_ar_list_repositories? +

Register the GCP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcp_ar_list_repositories: 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 GCP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gcp_ar_list_repositories? +

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_ar_list_repositories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_ar_list_repositories 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.

How do I block gcp_ar_list_repositories completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_ar_list_repositories. 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 gcp_ar_list_repositories? +

gcp_ar_list_repositories is provided by the GCP MCP Server MCP server (ahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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