gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule

Get details of a forwarding rule

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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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-lb-get-forwarding-rule.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule 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_lb_get_forwarding_rule is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about a GCP load balancer forwarding rule. It queries existing infrastructure configuration without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The blast radius is minimal: exposure of this tool allows an AI agent to enumerate forwarding rule configurations but not alter them or trigger operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get' and description states 'Get details of a forwarding rule' — a read-only retrieval operation with no modification or execution of resources.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule 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_get_forwarding_rule, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule Allowed

gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule 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_lb_get_forwarding_rule": {}
  }
}

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_lb_get_forwarding_rule call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule

What does the gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule tool do? +

Get details of a forwarding rule. 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_lb_get_forwarding_rule? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule 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_get_forwarding_rule completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule. 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_get_forwarding_rule? +

gcp_lb_get_forwarding_rule 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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