gcp_sql_get_instance

Get details of a Cloud SQL instance

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-sql-get-instance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_sql_get_instance does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_sql_get_instance 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_sql_get_instance is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration and status information about an existing Cloud SQL instance. It performs a query operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute any infrastructure changes. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure, which is a low-severity risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'gcp_sql_get_instance' and description states 'Get details of a Cloud SQL instance' — the verb 'Get' and word 'details' indicate a read-only retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_sql_get_instance 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_sql_get_instance, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_sql_get_instance Allowed

gcp_sql_get_instance 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_sql_get_instance": {}
  }
}

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_sql_get_instance call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_sql_get_instance

What does the gcp_sql_get_instance tool do? +

Get details of a Cloud SQL instance. 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_sql_get_instance? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_sql_get_instance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_sql_get_instance 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_sql_get_instance completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_sql_get_instance. 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_sql_get_instance? +

gcp_sql_get_instance 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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