request_location · PyWA MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What request_location does on PyWA MCP Server

AI agents use request_location to create or update resources in PyWA MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your PyWA MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why request_location needs a policy

This tool sends an outbound WhatsApp message to a user requesting their location. It creates/sends a message (Write), does not delete anything, execute arbitrary code, or move money. Misuse could involve sending unsolicited location requests to users, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Request user's location — sends a request message to a WhatsApp user asking them to share their location

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

request_location Rate-limited

request_location stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "request_location": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "request_location_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about request_location

What does the request_location tool do? +

Request user's location. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PyWA MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on request_location? +

Register the PyWA MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for request_location: 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 PyWA MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is request_location? +

request_location is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit request_location? +

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

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

request_location is provided by the PyWA MCP Server MCP server (jem-hr/pywa-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.