compare_kubernetes

Compare managed Kubernetes pricing (EKS, AKS, GKE, OKE). Shows control plane and worker node costs.

Server Cloud Cost MCP jasonwilbur/cloud-cost-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What compare_kubernetes does on Cloud Cost MCP

AI agents call compare_kubernetes to retrieve information from Cloud Cost MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why compare_kubernetes needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays cloud pricing information from a multi-cloud comparison database. It performs a read-only query across managed Kubernetes services (EKS, AKS, GKE, OKE) and returns cost data. There are no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no financial commitments.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate a pricing comparison operation ('Compare managed Kubernetes pricing', 'Shows control plane and worker node costs'). The verbs are 'compare' and 'show', which are purely informational queries.

Questions about compare_kubernetes

What does the compare_kubernetes tool do? +

Compare managed Kubernetes pricing (EKS, AKS, GKE, OKE). Shows control plane and worker node costs. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cloud Cost MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_kubernetes? +

Register the Cloud Cost MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compare_kubernetes: 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 Cloud Cost MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is compare_kubernetes? +

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

Can I rate-limit compare_kubernetes? +

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

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

compare_kubernetes is provided by the Cloud Cost MCP server (jasonwilbur/cloud-cost-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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