gcp_vpc_delete_route

Delete a route

SERVERGCP MCP Server SOURCEahmedselimmansor-ctrl/gcp_mcp_server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedselimmansor-ctrl-gcp-mcp-server/gcp-vpc-delete-route.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gcp_vpc_delete_route does on GCP MCP Server

AI agents call gcp_vpc_delete_route 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.

RISK

Why gcp_vpc_delete_route is rated Critical

Deleting a VPC route is a destructive operation that cannot be automatically undone. Routes are critical network infrastructure components; removing them can disrupt traffic flow, break application connectivity, and impact production systems. This meets the Destructive category as the operation is irreversible and has significant blast radius if triggered incorrectly by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete_route' and description states 'Delete a route'. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of network routing configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gcp_vpc_delete_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_delete_route, this is the rule to start with:

gcp_vpc_delete_route Hidden

gcp_vpc_delete_route is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "gcp_vpc_delete_route"
  ]
}

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The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GCP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every gcp_vpc_delete_route call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gcp_vpc_delete_route

What does the gcp_vpc_delete_route tool do? +

Delete a route. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on gcp_vpc_delete_route? +

Register the GCP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcp_vpc_delete_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_delete_route? +

gcp_vpc_delete_route is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit gcp_vpc_delete_route? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcp_vpc_delete_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_delete_route completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcp_vpc_delete_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_delete_route? +

gcp_vpc_delete_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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