noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries

Fetch GHCN daily summaries (TMAX/TMIN/PRCP/etc.) from NCEI for one or more stations.

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries.md

What noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries 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.

Why noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical weather data (temperature, precipitation summaries) from a public government database. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, or affect finances. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an agent could retrieve excessive data or spam the API, but cannot alter records or cause harm beyond resource consumption.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate fetching/retrieving climate data: 'Fetch GHCN daily summaries' from NOAA NCEI. Action verbs are 'Fetch' and 'Query', typical of read operations. No mention of modification, deletion, code execution, or financial impact.

Questions about noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries

What does the noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries tool do? +

Fetch GHCN daily summaries (TMAX/TMIN/PRCP/etc.) from NCEI for one or more stations. 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 noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries: 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 noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries? +

noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries 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 noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries. 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 noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries? +

noaa-ncei-get-daily-summaries 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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