gcp_pubsub_create_subscription

Create a new Pub/Sub subscription

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-pubsub-create-subscription.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_pubsub_create_subscription does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents use gcp_pubsub_create_subscription 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.

RISK

Why gcp_pubsub_create_subscription is rated Medium

This tool creates a new Pub/Sub subscription, which modifies cloud infrastructure by adding a resource. This is a Write operation—it creates data/configuration that can be modified or deleted later. The severity is medium because creating subscriptions can affect message routing and resource costs, and an agent could create numerous subscriptions to exhaust quotas or redirect messages, but the action is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create_subscription' and description states 'Create a new Pub/Sub subscription', indicating reversible creation of a messaging resource.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_pubsub_create_subscription 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_pubsub_create_subscription, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_pubsub_create_subscription Rate-limited

gcp_pubsub_create_subscription stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gcp_pubsub_create_subscription": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gcp_pubsub_create_subscription_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GCP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every gcp_pubsub_create_subscription call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_pubsub_create_subscription

What does the gcp_pubsub_create_subscription tool do? +

Create a new Pub/Sub subscription. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GCP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gcp_pubsub_create_subscription? +

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

gcp_pubsub_create_subscription is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit gcp_pubsub_create_subscription? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_pubsub_create_subscription 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_pubsub_create_subscription completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_pubsub_create_subscription. 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_pubsub_create_subscription? +

gcp_pubsub_create_subscription 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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