Network lookup via GET /v3/ipgeo with network only. Paid only. Cost: 1 credit. Returns route prefix, connection type, and anycast status. Tool selection rule: use this tool for network-only requests. If the request also needs other IP domains, prefer one lookup_ip call with include plus targeted ...
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AI agents call lookup_network to retrieve information from Ipgeolocation Io without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though lookup_network only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"lookup_network": {}
}
}See the full Ipgeolocation Io policy for all 16 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access lookup_network gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Network lookup via GET /v3/ipgeo with network only. Paid only. Cost: 1 credit. Returns route prefix, connection type, and anycast status. Tool selection rule: use this tool for network-only requests. If the request also needs other IP domains, prefer one lookup_ip call with include plus targeted fields/excludes.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ipgeolocation Io MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Ipgeolocation Io MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lookup_network: 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 Ipgeolocation Io. Nothing to install.
lookup_network is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the lookup_network 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 lookup_network. 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.
lookup_network is provided by the Ipgeolocation Io MCP server (ipgeolocation-io-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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