Extract metadata from a LAS or LAZ point cloud file. Returns LAS version, point format, point count, scale factors, offsets, bounding box, classification counts, feature flags (RGB, intensity, GPS time, waveform), and VLR information. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See ...
Risk signalsAccepts file system path (filename)
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AI agents invoke format_las to trigger processes or run actions in Caliper. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.
format_las can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"format_las": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "format_las_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 10,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}See the full Caliper policy for all 10 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access format_las gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.
Extract metadata from a LAS or LAZ point cloud file. Returns LAS version, point format, point count, scale factors, offsets, bounding box, classification counts, feature flags (RGB, intensity, GPS time, waveform), and VLR information. Payment via x402 (USDC on Base) or card via MPP (Stripe). See format_auto for payment flow details. Privacy policy: https://caliper.fit/privacy. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Caliper MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the Caliper MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for format_las: 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 Caliper. Nothing to install.
format_las is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the format_las 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for format_las. 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.
format_las is provided by the Caliper MCP server (https://caliper.fit/mcp/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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