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Inspect deployed GCP infrastructure after a deployment attempt. Fetches read-only credentials and queries the GCP API to return summary or detailed resource information.

Instructions

INSPECTION: Inspect GCP infrastructure for a deployed project ⚠️ PREREQUISITE: This tool requires a prior deployment ATTEMPT (successful or failed). Check convostatus for hasDeployAttempt=true before calling. Works even after failed deploys to inspect orphaned resources.

Inspect deployed GCP resources after a deployment attempt. Use this tool when the user asks about the status or details of their deployed GCP infrastructure. It fetches temporary read-only credentials securely and queries the GCP API directly.

RESPONSE TIERS (default is summary for token efficiency):

  • Summary (default): Key fields only (~500 tokens). Set detail=false, raw=false or omit both.

  • Detail: Full metadata for a specific resource. Set detail=true + resource filter.

  • Raw: Complete unprocessed API response. Set raw=true.

REQUIRES: session_id from convoopen response (format: sess_v2_...). Supported services: apigateway, bastion, billing, certificatemanager, cloudarmor, cloudbuild, cloudcdn, clouddeploy, clouddns, cloudfunctions, cloudkms, cloudlogging, cloudmonitoring, cloudrun, cloudsql, compute, firestore, gcs, gke, iam, identityplatform, loadbalancer, memorystore, pubsub, secretmanager, vertexai, vpc For a specific service's actions, call with action="list-actions".

METRICS: Use list-metrics to see available Cloud Monitoring metrics for any service (no credentials needed — progressive disclosure). Use get-metrics to retrieve time-series data. Optional filters JSON: {"hours":6,"period":300}. Label breakdowns: Cloud Functions (by status), Load Balancer/API Gateway (by response_code_class), Cloud CDN (by cache_result). Secret Manager get-metrics returns operational health (version count, replication, create time) — no time-series. Bastion is an alias for Compute Engine metrics (SSH connection count not available as a GCP metric). BILLING: Use service=billing to inspect GCP billing. Actions: get-billing-info (check if billing enabled, which billing account), get-budgets (list budget alerts for the project — auto-fetches billing account). Requires roles/billing.viewer IAM role. Required IAM roles: Monitoring Viewer (roles/monitoring.viewer) for metrics, Secret Manager Viewer (roles/secretmanager.viewer) for secret health, Billing Viewer (roles/billing.viewer) for billing.

EXAMPLES:

  • gcpinspect(session_id=..., service="compute", action="list-instances")

  • gcpinspect(session_id=..., service="gke", action="list-clusters")

  • gcpinspect(session_id=..., service="cloudsql", action="get-metrics", filters="{"hours":6}")

  • gcpinspect(session_id=..., service="billing", action="get-billing-info")

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
rawYesWhen true, returns the unprocessed GCP API response. Escape hatch for fields the summarized response doesn't surface.
actionYesOperation on the service. Examples: 'list-instances' (compute), 'list-buckets' (storage), 'list-clusters' (gke), 'list-actions' (discovery), 'list-metrics' / 'get-metrics' (Cloud Monitoring).
detailYesWhen true, returns full metadata for a single resource. When false (default), returns a summary.
filtersYesOptional JSON-encoded filter object passed through to the underlying GCP API. Examples: '{"hours":6}' for metric windows, '{"zone":"us-central1-a"}' for zone-scoped queries.
serviceYesGCP service to query. Examples: 'compute', 'storage', 'cloudsql', 'gke', 'cloudrun', 'pubsub', 'firestore'. Use action='list-actions' to discover supported actions for a service.
session_idYesSession ID from convoopen — pass back EXACTLY as returned, including the ?token=... suffix (format: sess_v2_*?token=*). The suffix is part of the session credential; never strip it when summarizing. The session must have a GCP deploy attempt before inspect probes will succeed.
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations (readOnlyHint, openWorldHint) are confirmed and expanded upon: describes fetching temporary read-only credentials, working after failed deploys, response tiers, and required IAM roles. No contradiction.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Well-structured with headings, bullet lists, and examples. Slightly verbose but all content is useful. Front-loads key info (prerequisite, purpose). Minor redundancy (e.g., 'INSPECTION:' header repeated).

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given 6 required parameters, no output schema, the description covers prerequisites, usage, response tiers, examples, IAM roles, and service list comprehensively. Sufficient for effective use.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, but description adds extensive value: explains session_id format and requirement, lists all services, provides action examples, filter examples, and clarifies detail/raw behavior.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states it inspects GCP infrastructure after a deployment attempt, with a specific verb ('inspect') and resource ('GCP infrastructure'). It distinguishes from sibling tools like awsinspect (AWS) and gcpinspect_batch (batch variant) by focusing on GCP and single-queries.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly states prerequisite (deployment attempt, checks convostatus), when to use (user asks about status/details), and provides examples. Does not name alternatives directly, but the context of 'inspect' vs other tools is clear.

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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