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geolocate_ip

Geolocate an IPv4 or IPv6 address. Returns country, region, city, timezone, and coordinates.

Part of the Apogeoapi server.

geolocate_ip is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call geolocate_ip to retrieve information from Apogeoapi without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though geolocate_ip only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "geolocate_ip": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access geolocate_ip gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so geolocate_ip only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the geolocate_ip tool do? +

Geolocate an IPv4 or IPv6 address. Returns country, region, city, timezone, and coordinates.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Apogeoapi MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on geolocate_ip? +

Register the Apogeoapi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for geolocate_ip: 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 Apogeoapi. Nothing to install.

What risk level is geolocate_ip? +

geolocate_ip is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit geolocate_ip? +

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

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

geolocate_ip is provided by the Apogeoapi MCP server (apogeoapi/apogeoapi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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