opensky-get-states-all

Fetch live ADS-B state vectors for all aircraft (optionally within a bounding box).

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/opensky-get-states-all.md

WHAT IT DOES

What opensky-get-states-all does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call opensky-get-states-all 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 opensky-get-states-all is rated Low

This tool queries the OpenSky API to retrieve publicly available aircraft tracking data. It performs a read-only operation that retrieves existing state information (position, velocity, etc.) of aircraft without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The optional bounding box parameter filters results but does not alter data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Fetch live ADS-B state vectors' — both indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs opensky-get-states-all 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 opensky-get-states-all, this is the rule to start with:

opensky-get-states-all Allowed

opensky-get-states-all 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": {
    "opensky-get-states-all": {}
  }
}

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 opensky-get-states-all call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about opensky-get-states-all

What does the opensky-get-states-all tool do? +

Fetch live ADS-B state vectors for all aircraft (optionally within a bounding box). 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 opensky-get-states-all? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for opensky-get-states-all: 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 opensky-get-states-all? +

opensky-get-states-all is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit opensky-get-states-all? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the opensky-get-states-all 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 opensky-get-states-all completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for opensky-get-states-all. 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 opensky-get-states-all? +

opensky-get-states-all 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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