Stops a Google Compute Engine virtual machine (VM) instance. Requires project, zone, and instance name as input. Proceed only if there is no error in response and the status of the operation is DONE without any errors. To get details of the operation, use the get_zone_operation tool.
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AI agents invoke stop_instance to trigger processes or run actions in Mcp. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.
stop_instance can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"stop_instance": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "stop_instance_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 10,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}See the full Mcp policy for all 29 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access stop_instance gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.
Stops a Google Compute Engine virtual machine (VM) instance. Requires project, zone, and instance name as input. Proceed only if there is no error in response and the status of the operation is DONE without any errors. To get details of the operation, use the get_zone_operation tool.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for stop_instance: 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.
stop_instance is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the stop_instance 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 stop_instance. 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.
stop_instance 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.
Deterministic rules across all 29 Mcp tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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