maps_directions

Get directions between two points

Server Helm Chart CLI jeff-nasseri/servers
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What maps_directions does on Helm Chart CLI

AI agents call maps_directions to retrieve information from Helm Chart CLI without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why maps_directions needs a policy

This tool retrieves directional data between geographic points, which is a passive information query with no side effects, reversible actions, code execution, data destruction, or financial implications. It is clearly a Read category tool with low severity since misuse would only result in retrieval of navigation data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'maps_directions' and description 'Get directions between two points' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves routing information without modifying data or executing arbitrary code.

Questions about maps_directions

What does the maps_directions tool do? +

Get directions between two points. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Helm Chart CLI MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on maps_directions? +

Register the Helm Chart CLI MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for maps_directions: 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 Helm Chart CLI. Nothing to install.

What risk level is maps_directions? +

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

Can I rate-limit maps_directions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the maps_directions 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 maps_directions completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for maps_directions. 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 maps_directions? +

maps_directions is provided by the Helm Chart CLI MCP server (jeff-nasseri/servers). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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