gcp_vpc_create_route

Create a new route

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-vpc-create-route.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_vpc_create_route does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents use gcp_vpc_create_route 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_vpc_create_route is rated Medium

Creating VPC routes modifies network routing behavior, which can redirect traffic, isolate network segments, or enable lateral movement in cloud infrastructure. While reversible (can be deleted), this action has significant blast radius if misconfigured by an AI agent—it could disrupt production traffic or enable unauthorized access paths.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gcp_vpc_create_route' and description 'Create a new route' indicate creation of a new VPC route resource. The verb 'create' is characteristic of Write-category operations that add or modify infrastructure configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_vpc_create_route 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_vpc_create_route, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_vpc_create_route Rate-limited

gcp_vpc_create_route 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_vpc_create_route": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gcp_vpc_create_route_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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_vpc_create_route call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_vpc_create_route

What does the gcp_vpc_create_route tool do? +

Create a new route. 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_vpc_create_route? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gcp_vpc_create_route? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_vpc_create_route 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_vpc_create_route completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_vpc_create_route. 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_vpc_create_route? +

gcp_vpc_create_route 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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