gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions

Test which permissions the caller has on the project

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions 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_iam_test_iam_permissions is rated Low

This tool queries IAM permissions for the current caller against a GCP project. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, or delete any resources, and does not execute commands or trigger operations. It is purely informational, analogous to checking file permissions in a filesystem (ls -l).

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'test_iam_permissions' and description confirms it 'Test which permissions the caller has on the project' - this is a read-only query operation that retrieves permission information without modifying any state or resources.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions 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_test_iam_permissions, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions Allowed

gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions 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_iam_test_iam_permissions": {}
  }
}

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_iam_test_iam_permissions call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions

What does the gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions tool do? +

Test which permissions the caller has on the project. 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_iam_test_iam_permissions? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions 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_test_iam_permissions completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions. 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_test_iam_permissions? +

gcp_iam_test_iam_permissions 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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