gcp_gke_list_clusters

List all GKE clusters in a location

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-list-clusters.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_gke_list_clusters does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_gke_list_clusters 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_list_clusters is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates GKE cluster metadata. It performs no write, delete, execution, or financial operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker gains visibility into cluster topology but cannot modify infrastructure or access cluster data. Confidence is high due to explicit 'list' semantics in both name and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List all GKE clusters in a location' — a query operation that retrieves cluster information without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_gke_list_clusters 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_list_clusters, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_gke_list_clusters Allowed

gcp_gke_list_clusters 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_list_clusters": {}
  }
}

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_list_clusters call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_gke_list_clusters

What does the gcp_gke_list_clusters tool do? +

List all GKE clusters in a location. 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_list_clusters? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_gke_list_clusters? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_gke_list_clusters 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_list_clusters completely? +

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

gcp_gke_list_clusters 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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