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test_gcp_auth

Verify Google Cloud Platform authentication credentials to ensure secure access to GCP services through the MCP interface.

Instructions

Test GCP authentication

Input Schema

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No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • The handler function for the 'test_gcp_auth' tool. It tests GCP authentication by attempting to list storage buckets using the initialized GCP clients. The @mcp.tool() decorator registers it with the FastMCP server.
    @mcp.tool()
    def test_gcp_auth() -> str:
        """Test GCP authentication"""
        try:
            # Get clients from client_instances module instead of context
            clients = client_instances.get_clients()
    
            # Test if we can list storage buckets
            if hasattr(clients, "storage"):
                try:
                    buckets = list(clients.storage.list_buckets(max_results=5))
                    return f"Authentication successful. Found {len(buckets)} buckets. {buckets}"
                except Exception as e:
                    return f"Storage authentication failed: {str(e)}"
        except Exception as e:
            return f"Authentication failed: {str(e)}"
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It mentions 'test' but doesn't disclose behavioral traits like what gets tested (e.g., credentials, permissions), whether it's safe/destructive, or what output to expect. This leaves significant gaps 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 extremely concise ('Test GCP authentication') with no wasted words, making it front-loaded and easy to parse. It efficiently conveys the core purpose in minimal text.

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 the tool's complexity (simple auth test) but lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'test' entails, what success/failure looks like, or any behavioral context, leaving the agent with insufficient information.

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 tool has 0 parameters with 100% schema description coverage, so no parameter documentation is needed. The description doesn't add param info, but that's acceptable here, meeting the baseline for zero-param tools.

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 purpose (testing authentication) but lacks specificity about what resource or system is being tested. It doesn't distinguish from siblings (though none exist), making it somewhat vague but functional.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool, such as during setup, troubleshooting, or validation scenarios. With no siblings, differentiation isn't needed, but general usage context is missing.

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

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