google_map_search

Google Maps search API. Returns results from Google Maps based on search options. Rate limit is enforced at 1 request per second.

SERVERCrawlora SOURCEcrawlora-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/crawlora-mcp/google-map-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What google_map_search does on Crawlora

AI agents call google_map_search to retrieve information from Crawlora without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`mapSearchOption`	object	Yes	Search options

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why google_map_search is rated Low

This is a straightforward search/query tool that retrieves map data and search results without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. No code execution or financial operations are involved. The blast radius of misuse is minimal - an agent could only spam searches or retrieve location information.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Returns results from Google Maps based on search options' - a retrieval operation with no side effects. The rate limiting detail confirms it is a query API, not a write or destructive operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs google_map_search safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Crawlora, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For google_map_search, this is the rule to start with:

google_map_search Allowed

google_map_search is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "google_map_search": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Crawlora, apply this rule, and every google_map_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about google_map_search

What does the google_map_search tool do? +

Google Maps search API. Returns results from Google Maps based on search options. Rate limit is enforced at 1 request per second. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Crawlora MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does google_map_search accept? +

google_map_search accepts 1 parameter: mapSearchOption. Required: mapSearchOption. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on google_map_search? +

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

What risk level is google_map_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit google_map_search? +

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

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

google_map_search is provided by the Crawlora MCP server (crawlora-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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