gcp_iam_create_service_account_key

Create a new key for a service account

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_iam_create_service_account_key does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents use gcp_iam_create_service_account_key to create or update resources in GCP MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GCP MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why gcp_iam_create_service_account_key is rated Medium

Creating service account keys is a reversible Write operation (keys can be deleted/rotated), but carries high severity because compromised credentials expose all resources the service account can access. However, it does not delete data or move money, placing it below Destructive and Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'create' action; description confirms creation of a new key for a service account. Service account keys are credentials that grant programmatic access to GCP resources.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_iam_create_service_account_key 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_iam_create_service_account_key, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_iam_create_service_account_key Rate-limited

gcp_iam_create_service_account_key stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gcp_iam_create_service_account_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gcp_iam_create_service_account_key_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about gcp_iam_create_service_account_key

What does the gcp_iam_create_service_account_key tool do? +

Create a new key for a service account. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GCP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gcp_iam_create_service_account_key? +

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

gcp_iam_create_service_account_key is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit gcp_iam_create_service_account_key? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_iam_create_service_account_key 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_iam_create_service_account_key completely? +

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

gcp_iam_create_service_account_key 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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