gcp_compute_delete_snapshot

Delete a disk snapshot

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-snapshot.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_compute_delete_snapshot does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_compute_delete_snapshot 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_snapshot is rated Critical

Snapshot deletion is a destructive operation that permanently removes data and cannot be undone. While the blast radius is scoped to a single snapshot (not the entire infrastructure), loss of a backup artifact can severely impact disaster recovery capabilities. This merits 'high' severity rather than 'critical' because it does not directly destroy production data, only a recovery mechanism.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a disk snapshot' — this irreversibly removes a snapshot, a backup artifact that cannot be recovered once deleted.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_compute_delete_snapshot 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_snapshot, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_compute_delete_snapshot Hidden

gcp_compute_delete_snapshot 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_snapshot"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_compute_delete_snapshot call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_compute_delete_snapshot

What does the gcp_compute_delete_snapshot tool do? +

Delete a disk snapshot. 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_snapshot? +

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

gcp_compute_delete_snapshot 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_snapshot? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_compute_delete_snapshot 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_snapshot completely? +

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

gcp_compute_delete_snapshot 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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