# gcp_logging_write_log_entry

Write a log entry

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `gcp_logging_write_log_entry`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-logging-write-log-entry

## Facts

- Tool: `gcp_logging_write_log_entry`
- Server: GCP MCP Server (`ahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl/GCP_MCP_server
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "gcp_logging_write_log_entry",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why gcp_logging_write_log_entry is rated Medium

This tool creates/appends log entries, which modifies the logging system state. While log writes are generally reversible (logs can be deleted or filtered), they represent data modification and could be misused to inject false audit trails, spam logs, or obscure malicious activity.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name contains 'write' and description states 'Write a log entry', indicating creation of new log data in GCP Logging service."

## Use case

AI agents use gcp_logging_write_log_entry to create or update resources in GCP MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GCP MCP Server environment.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches GCP MCP Server:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gcp_logging_write_log_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gcp_logging_write_log_entry_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server