crow_gis_geocode

Forward geocode: convert an address or place name to latitude/longitude coordinates. Uses self-hosted Nominatim (OpenStreetMap data).

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

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/kh0pper-crow/crow-gis-geocode.md

WHAT IT DOES

What crow_gis_geocode does on Crow

AI agents call crow_gis_geocode to retrieve information from Crow without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why crow_gis_geocode is rated Low

Forward geocoding is a read-only query operation against a geocoding database. It retrieves coordinate data based on address input without creating, modifying, or deleting any data, and does not execute arbitrary code or trigger external side effects. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could map addresses to coordinates but cannot modify data or cause financial harm.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'convert[s] an address or place name to latitude/longitude coordinates' using a geocoding service.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crow_gis_geocode safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Crow, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For crow_gis_geocode, this is the rule to start with:

crow_gis_geocode Allowed

crow_gis_geocode 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": {
    "crow_gis_geocode": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Crow, apply this rule, and every crow_gis_geocode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about crow_gis_geocode

What does the crow_gis_geocode tool do? +

Forward geocode: convert an address or place name to latitude/longitude coordinates. Uses self-hosted Nominatim (OpenStreetMap data). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on crow_gis_geocode? +

Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crow_gis_geocode: 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 Crow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is crow_gis_geocode? +

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

Can I rate-limit crow_gis_geocode? +

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

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

crow_gis_geocode is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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