gcp-mcp
GCP MCP Server
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This is not a Ready MCP Server
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-server2. Set up a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate3. Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt4. 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 configurationRunning the Server
Start the MCP server:
python main.pyFor development and testing:
# Development mode with auto-reload
python main.py --dev
# Run with specific configuration
python main.py --config config.yamlDocker 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-serverConfiguration
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is gcp-mcp?
gcp-mcp is GCP MCP Server
How do I install gcp-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is gcp-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/enesbol/gcp-mcp and has 6 stars.
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