gcp_lb_delete_target_pool

Delete a target pool

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-lb-delete-target-pool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_lb_delete_target_pool does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_lb_delete_target_pool 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_lb_delete_target_pool is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly deletes a GCP load balancing resource (target pool). Once deleted, traffic routing configuration is lost and cannot be undone without recreation. The blast radius is high because misconfiguration or accidental invocation could disrupt production traffic routing. This is the most severe category (Destructive takes precedence over Execute or Write).

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly includes 'delete' and description states 'Delete a target pool'. Target pools are load-balancing infrastructure resources that route traffic to backend instances. Deletion is irreversible.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_lb_delete_target_pool 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_lb_delete_target_pool, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_lb_delete_target_pool Hidden

gcp_lb_delete_target_pool 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_lb_delete_target_pool"
  ]
}

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_lb_delete_target_pool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_lb_delete_target_pool

What does the gcp_lb_delete_target_pool tool do? +

Delete a target pool. 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_lb_delete_target_pool? +

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

gcp_lb_delete_target_pool 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_lb_delete_target_pool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_lb_delete_target_pool 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_lb_delete_target_pool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_lb_delete_target_pool. 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_lb_delete_target_pool? +

gcp_lb_delete_target_pool 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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