gcnv_replication_stop

WHAT IT DOES

What gcnv_replication_stop does on Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server

AI agents invoke gcnv_replication_stop to trigger actions in Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gcnv_replication_stop needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation with significant effects: stopping active replication can interrupt critical data synchronization, causing service disruption, data consistency issues, and potential failover complications. While not destructive (data isn't deleted) or financial, it executes a control operation whose consequences depend on the replication context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gcnv_replication_stop' and description 'Stops an active replication' indicate execution of an operational action that halts an ongoing data replication process.

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Verdict

gcnv_replication_stop Rate-limited

gcnv_replication_stop stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gcnv_replication_stop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gcnv_replication_stop_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gcnv_replication_stop

What does the gcnv_replication_stop tool do? +

Stops an active replication. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on gcnv_replication_stop? +

Register the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcnv_replication_stop: 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 NetApp Volumes MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gcnv_replication_stop? +

gcnv_replication_stop is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit gcnv_replication_stop? +

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

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

gcnv_replication_stop is provided by the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server (netapp/gcnv-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.