gcp_compute_delete_instance

Delete a VM instance

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-compute-delete-instance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_compute_delete_instance does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_compute_delete_instance to permanently remove resources in GCP MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why gcp_compute_delete_instance is rated Critical

Deleting a VM instance is a permanent, unrecoverable operation. It terminates the instance and all associated resources/data, making it the most severe category. An AI agent misusing this tool could cause significant infrastructure outage, data loss, and operational disruption. Confidence is very high given the explicit language in both name and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete_instance' and description confirms 'Delete a VM instance'. This is an irreversible action that destroys infrastructure and any running workloads.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_compute_delete_instance 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_compute_delete_instance, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_compute_delete_instance Hidden

gcp_compute_delete_instance is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "gcp_compute_delete_instance"
  ]
}

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

FAQ

Questions about gcp_compute_delete_instance

What does the gcp_compute_delete_instance tool do? +

Delete a VM instance. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GCP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on gcp_compute_delete_instance? +

Register the GCP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcp_compute_delete_instance: 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_compute_delete_instance? +

gcp_compute_delete_instance 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 gcp_compute_delete_instance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_compute_delete_instance 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_compute_delete_instance completely? +

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

gcp_compute_delete_instance 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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