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GCP MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, enabling AI assistants to interact with and manage GCP resources through a standardized interface.

Overview

GCP MCP Server provides AI assistants with capabilities to:

  • Query GCP Resources: Get information about your cloud infrastructure

  • Manage Cloud Resources: Create, configure, and manage GCP services

  • Receive Assistance: Get AI-guided help with GCP configurations and best practices

The implementation follows the MCP specification to enable AI systems to interact with GCP services in a secure, controlled manner.

Supported GCP Services

This implementation includes support for the following GCP services:

  • Artifact Registry: Container and package management

  • BigQuery: Data warehousing and analytics

  • Cloud Audit Logs: Logging and audit trail analysis

  • Cloud Build: CI/CD pipeline management

  • Cloud Compute Engine: Virtual machine instances

  • Cloud Monitoring: Metrics, alerting, and dashboards

  • Cloud Run: Serverless container deployments

  • Cloud Storage: Object storage management

Architecture

The project is structured as follows:

gcp-mcp-server/
├── core/            # Core MCP server functionality auth context logging_handler security 
├── prompts/         # AI assistant prompts for GCP operations
├── services/        # GCP service implementations
│   ├── README.md    # Service implementation details
│   └── ...          # Individual service modules
├── main.py          # Main server entry point
└── ...

Key components:

  • Service Modules: Each GCP service has its own module with resources, tools, and prompts

  • Client Instances: Centralized client management for authentication and resource access

  • Core Components: Base functionality for the MCP server implementation

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.10+

  • GCP project with enabled APIs for the services you want to use

  • Authenticated GCP credentials (Application Default Credentials recommended)

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/gcp-mcp-server.git
    cd gcp-mcp-server
  2. Set up a virtual environment:

    python -m venv venv
    source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
  3. Install dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  4. Configure your GCP credentials:

    # Using gcloud
    gcloud auth application-default login
    
    # Or set GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS
    export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="/path/to/service-account-key.json"
  5. Set up environment variables:

    cp .env.example .env
    # Edit .env with your configuration

Running the Server

Start the MCP server:

python main.py

For development and testing:

# Development mode with auto-reload
python main.py --dev

# Run with specific configuration
python main.py --config config.yaml

Docker Deployment

Build and run with Docker:

# Build the image
docker build -t gcp-mcp-server .

# Run the container
docker run -p 8080:8080 -v ~/.config/gcloud:/root/.config/gcloud gcp-mcp-server

Configuration

The server can be configured through environment variables or a configuration file:

Environment Variable

Description

Default

GCP_PROJECT_ID

Default GCP project ID

None (required)

GCP_DEFAULT_LOCATION

Default region/zone

us-central1

MCP_SERVER_PORT

Server port

8080

LOG_LEVEL

Logging level

INFO

See .env.example for a complete list of configuration options.

Development

Adding a New GCP Service

  1. Create a new file in the services/ directory

  2. Implement the service following the pattern in existing services

  3. Register the service in main.py

See the services README for detailed implementation guidance.

Security Considerations

  • The server uses Application Default Credentials for authentication

  • Authorization is determined by the permissions of the authenticated identity

  • No credentials are hardcoded in the service implementations

  • Consider running with a service account with appropriate permissions

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

  1. Fork the repository

  2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)

  3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')

  4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)

  5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

  • Google Cloud Platform team for their comprehensive APIs

  • Model Context Protocol for providing a standardized way for AI to interact with services

Using the Server

To use this server:

  1. Place your GCP service account key file as service-account.json in the same directory

  2. Install the MCP package: pip install "mcp[cli]"

  3. Install the required GCP package: pip install google-cloud-run

  4. Run: mcp dev gcp_cloudrun_server.py

Or install it in Claude Desktop:

mcp install gcp_cloudrun_server.py --name "GCP Cloud Run Manager"

MCP Server Configuration

The following configuration can be added to your configuration file for GCP Cloud Tools:

"mcpServers": {
  "GCP Cloud Tools": {
    "command": "uv",
    "args": [
      "run",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-artifact-registry>=1.10.0",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-bigquery>=3.27.0",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-build>=3.0.0",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-compute>=1.0.0",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-logging>=3.5.0",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-monitoring>=2.0.0",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-run>=0.9.0",
      "--with",
      "google-cloud-storage>=2.10.0",
      "--with",
      "mcp[cli]",
      "--with",
      "python-dotenv>=1.0.0",
      "mcp",
      "run",
      "C:\\Users\\enes_\\Desktop\\mcp-repo-final\\gcp-mcp\\src\\gcp-mcp-server\\main.py"
    ],
    "env": {
      "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "C:/Users/enes_/Desktop/mcp-repo-final/gcp-mcp/service-account.json",
      "GCP_PROJECT_ID": "gcp-mcp-cloud-project",
      "GCP_LOCATION": "us-east1"
    }
  }
}

Configuration Details

This configuration sets up an MCP server for Google Cloud Platform tools with the following:

  • Command: Uses uv package manager to run the server

  • Dependencies: Includes various Google Cloud libraries (Artifact Registry, BigQuery, Cloud Build, etc.)

  • Environment Variables:

    • GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS: Path to your GCP service account credentials

    • GCP_PROJECT_ID: Your Google Cloud project ID

    • GCP_LOCATION: GCP region (us-east1)

Usage

Add this configuration to your MCP configuration file to enable GCP Cloud Tools functionality.

Available Tools

1 tool
test_gcp_authC

Test GCP authentication

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It only states the action ('test') without disclosing behavioral traits like what gets tested (e.g., credentials, permissions), the output format, error conditions, or side effects. This is inadequate for a tool with zero annotation coverage.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient phrase with no wasted words. It's front-loaded and appropriately sized for a simple tool, making it easy to parse quickly.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no annotations, no output schema, and a simple purpose, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'test' means in practice, what results to expect, or any prerequisites, leaving significant gaps for an AI agent to understand the tool's behavior.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has 0 parameters with 100% coverage, so no parameter documentation is needed. The description doesn't add param info, which is appropriate, earning a baseline score of 4 for not introducing confusion or redundancy.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Test GCP authentication' states a clear action (test) and target (GCP authentication), but it's vague about what 'test' entails—does it validate credentials, check permissions, or verify connectivity? With no siblings, differentiation isn't needed, but the purpose could be more specific.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool—for example, after configuration changes, before other operations, or for troubleshooting. With no sibling tools, alternatives aren't relevant, but the description lacks any context for its application.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

TDQS

B3/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap between tools. The single tool 'test_gcp_auth' has a clearly distinct and singular purpose.

Naming Consistency5/5

The naming follows a consistent snake_case pattern with a verb_noun structure ('test_gcp_auth'). With only one tool, consistency is inherently perfect as there are no other tools to compare against.

Tool Count2/5

A single tool is too few for a server named 'GCP MCP Server', which implies broader Google Cloud Platform functionality. This minimal toolset severely limits the server's utility and scope, making it feel incomplete and underpowered for its apparent domain.

Completeness1/5

The tool surface is severely incomplete for a GCP server. It only provides authentication testing, with no tools for core GCP operations like managing compute instances, storage, databases, or other cloud services, leaving significant gaps that will cause agent failures.

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