gcp_sql_list_backups

List backups 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-list-backups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_sql_list_backups does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_sql_list_backups 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_list_backups is rated Low

The tool queries and returns backup metadata for a Cloud SQL instance. Listing backups does not modify, delete, or execute any operations on the instance or its data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal (information disclosure of backup metadata), making this a low-severity Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List backups' — this is a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_sql_list_backups 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_list_backups, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_sql_list_backups Allowed

gcp_sql_list_backups 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_list_backups": {}
  }
}

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_list_backups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_sql_list_backups

What does the gcp_sql_list_backups tool do? +

List backups 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_list_backups? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_sql_list_backups? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_sql_list_backups 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_list_backups completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_sql_list_backups. 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_list_backups? +

gcp_sql_list_backups 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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