gcp_logging_list_logs

List log names in 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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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-logging-list-logs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_logging_list_logs does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_logging_list_logs 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_logging_list_logs is rated Low

The tool retrieves and enumerates log names from a GCP project. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations—it only queries metadata about existing logs. This is a classic Read operation with minimal blast radius, as misuse would only expose log metadata, not sensitive log data itself.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate a list operation: 'List log names in the project'. This is a query/retrieval action with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_logging_list_logs 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_logging_list_logs, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_logging_list_logs Allowed

gcp_logging_list_logs 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_logging_list_logs": {}
  }
}

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_logging_list_logs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_logging_list_logs

What does the gcp_logging_list_logs tool do? +

List log names in 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_logging_list_logs? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_logging_list_logs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_logging_list_logs 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_logging_list_logs completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_logging_list_logs. 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_logging_list_logs? +

gcp_logging_list_logs 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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