get_instance_template_basic_info

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://compute.googleapis.com/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 22 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/com-googleapis-compute-mcp/get-instance-template-basic-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_instance_template_basic_info does on Mcp

AI agents call get_instance_template_basic_info to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Required. Identifier. Name of the instance template to return.
`project`	string	Yes	Required. Project ID for this request.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_instance_template_basic_info is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about a Compute Engine instance template without modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It simply queries and returns basic information (name, ID, description, machine type, region, creation timestamp).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get basic information' which is a read-only operation. The verb 'Get' and the absence of any modification language (create, update, delete, modify) indicate data retrieval only. No side effects are mentioned.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_instance_template_basic_info safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_instance_template_basic_info, this is the rule to start with:

get_instance_template_basic_info Allowed

get_instance_template_basic_info 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": {
    "get_instance_template_basic_info": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_instance_template_basic_info

What does the get_instance_template_basic_info tool do? +

Get basic information about a Compute Engine instance template, including its name, ID, description, machine type, region, and creation timestamp. Requires project and instance template name as input. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_instance_template_basic_info accept? +

get_instance_template_basic_info accepts 2 parameters: name, project. Required: name, project. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_instance_template_basic_info? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_instance_template_basic_info: 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 Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_instance_template_basic_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_instance_template_basic_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_instance_template_basic_info 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 get_instance_template_basic_info completely? +

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

get_instance_template_basic_info is provided by the MCP server (https://compute.googleapis.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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