logging_create_log_bucket · Google Cloud MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What logging_create_log_bucket does on Google Cloud

AI agents use logging_create_log_bucket to create or update resources in Google Cloud — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Cloud environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why logging_create_log_bucket needs a policy

This tool creates a new log bucket, which is a reversible write operation that modifies the cloud infrastructure by adding a new resource. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or involve financial transactions (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a log bucket for storing logs', indicating creation of a new cloud resource.

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Verdict

logging_create_log_bucket Rate-limited

logging_create_log_bucket stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "logging_create_log_bucket": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "logging_create_log_bucket_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about logging_create_log_bucket

What does the logging_create_log_bucket tool do? +

Create a log bucket for storing logs. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Cloud MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on logging_create_log_bucket? +

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

What risk level is logging_create_log_bucket? +

logging_create_log_bucket is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit logging_create_log_bucket? +

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

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

logging_create_log_bucket is provided by the Google Cloud MCP server (lockon-n/google-cloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

logging_create_log_bucket is one line of Google Cloud's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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