gcp_vpc_delete_firewall
Delete a firewall rule
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What gcp_vpc_delete_firewall does on GCP MCP Server
AI agents call gcp_vpc_delete_firewall to permanently remove resources in GCP MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why gcp_vpc_delete_firewall is rated Critical
Deleting a firewall rule is an irreversible action that removes security controls from a VPC. This can immediately expose cloud infrastructure to unauthorized network access, compromise security posture, and disrupt legitimate traffic flows. The blast radius is critical because firewall rules are foundational security boundaries in cloud infrastructure.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a firewall rule'. Firewall rules are security controls that cannot be restored without explicit recreation.
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The rule that runs gcp_vpc_delete_firewall 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_delete_firewall, this is the rule to start with:
gcp_vpc_delete_firewall is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GCP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every gcp_vpc_delete_firewall call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about gcp_vpc_delete_firewall
Delete a firewall rule. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GCP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the GCP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcp_vpc_delete_firewall: 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.
gcp_vpc_delete_firewall is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_vpc_delete_firewall 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_vpc_delete_firewall. 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.
gcp_vpc_delete_firewall 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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