ripestat-geoloc

Get the geolocation (country, coordinates) of an IP address or prefix using RIPE NCC data.

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 →

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What ripestat-geoloc does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call ripestat-geoloc 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 ripestat-geoloc is rated Low

This is a straightforward data retrieval tool that queries the RIPE NCC geolocation database. It retrieves read-only information about IP address geographic location without modifying data, executing commands, or causing financial impact. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius — misuse would be limited to reconnaissance or information gathering about IP addresses.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Get[s] the geolocation (country, coordinates) of an IP address or prefix' — a pure query operation with no side effects or data modification. No destructive, financial, or code execution capabilities are indicated.

Questions about ripestat-geoloc

What does the ripestat-geoloc tool do? +

Get the geolocation (country, coordinates) of an IP address or prefix using RIPE NCC data. 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 ripestat-geoloc? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ripestat-geoloc: 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 ripestat-geoloc? +

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

Can I rate-limit ripestat-geoloc? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ripestat-geoloc 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 ripestat-geoloc completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ripestat-geoloc. 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 ripestat-geoloc? +

ripestat-geoloc 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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