copernicus-list-collections

List available Copernicus satellite data collections (e.g., sentinel-2a-l2a).

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/copernicus-list-collections.md

WHAT IT DOES

What copernicus-list-collections does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call copernicus-list-collections to retrieve information from Meta Data Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why copernicus-list-collections is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries metadata about available satellite data collections from the Copernicus program. It performs a read-only operation (list/query) with no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no destructive or financial impact. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—worst case, an agent makes repeated queries consuming API quota, but no data is harmed or altered.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'copernicus-list-collections' and description 'List available Copernicus satellite data collections' indicate a query/listing operation with no modification or execution of external systems.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs copernicus-list-collections safely

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

copernicus-list-collections Allowed

copernicus-list-collections 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": {
    "copernicus-list-collections": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Meta Data Mcp, apply this rule, and every copernicus-list-collections call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copernicus-list-collections

What does the copernicus-list-collections tool do? +

List available Copernicus satellite data collections (e.g., sentinel-2a-l2a). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on copernicus-list-collections? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copernicus-list-collections: 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 Meta Data Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is copernicus-list-collections? +

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

Can I rate-limit copernicus-list-collections? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the copernicus-list-collections 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 copernicus-list-collections completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for copernicus-list-collections. 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 copernicus-list-collections? +

copernicus-list-collections is provided by the Meta Data MCP server (pypi:meta-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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