gcp_sql_start_replica

Start replication on a read replica

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-sql-start-replica.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_sql_start_replica does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents invoke gcp_sql_start_replica to trigger actions in GCP MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why gcp_sql_start_replica is rated High

This tool triggers a stateful operation (starting replication) on GCP infrastructure. While not destructive or financial, it executes a command that changes system state and could impact database performance, availability, or consistency. The effects depend on the arguments (replica identity, source database), fitting the Execute category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gcp_sql_start_replica' and description 'Start replication on a read replica' indicate an action that initiates a database replication process—an external operation with side effects that depend on which replica and database are targeted.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_sql_start_replica 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_start_replica, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_sql_start_replica Rate-limited

gcp_sql_start_replica stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_sql_start_replica": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gcp_sql_start_replica_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT 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_start_replica call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_sql_start_replica

What does the gcp_sql_start_replica tool do? +

Start replication on a read replica. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the GCP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on gcp_sql_start_replica? +

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

gcp_sql_start_replica is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit gcp_sql_start_replica? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_sql_start_replica 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_start_replica completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_sql_start_replica. 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_start_replica? +

gcp_sql_start_replica 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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