gcp_gke_get_cluster

Get details of a GKE cluster

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-gke-get-cluster.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_gke_get_cluster does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_gke_get_cluster 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_gke_get_cluster is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves existing cluster metadata and details. The 'get' operation is a read-only retrieval with no side effects, state modifications, or destructive capabilities. Even though GKE clusters are infrastructure-critical, merely retrieving their details poses minimal risk unless the returned data contains highly sensitive credentials (which would typically be redacted in API responses).

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get' and description states 'Get details of a GKE cluster', which retrieves cluster configuration and status information without modifying state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_gke_get_cluster 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_gke_get_cluster, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_gke_get_cluster Allowed

gcp_gke_get_cluster 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_gke_get_cluster": {}
  }
}

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_gke_get_cluster call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_gke_get_cluster

What does the gcp_gke_get_cluster tool do? +

Get details of a GKE cluster. 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_gke_get_cluster? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_gke_get_cluster? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_gke_get_cluster 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_gke_get_cluster completely? +

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

gcp_gke_get_cluster 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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