gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules

List forwarding rules (load balancer frontends)

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-list-forwarding-rules.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules 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_list_forwarding_rules is rated Low

This tool queries and returns existing forwarding rules configuration from a load balancer. It retrieves data without side effects, altering state, or executing operations. It is purely informational, consistent with the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List forwarding rules (load balancer frontends)' — a read-only retrieval operation with no modification or deletion capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules 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_list_forwarding_rules, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules Allowed

gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules 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_list_forwarding_rules": {}
  }
}

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_list_forwarding_rules call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules

What does the gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules tool do? +

List forwarding rules (load balancer frontends). 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_list_forwarding_rules? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules 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_list_forwarding_rules completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules. 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_list_forwarding_rules? +

gcp_lb_list_forwarding_rules 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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