crow_gis_search

Search for places by name or type within an optional bounding box. Returns locations with coordinates.

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-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What crow_gis_search does on Crow

AI agents call crow_gis_search 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_search is rated Low

The tool queries a geographic information system (GIS) database to retrieve place locations matching search criteria. This is a read-only query operation with no side effects, data modification, or capability to execute code or trigger destructive actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an attacker could only enumerate geographic locations.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a search operation that 'returns locations with coordinates' — a retrieval of geographic data with no modification, deletion, or execution of external commands.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crow_gis_search 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_search, this is the rule to start with:

crow_gis_search Allowed

crow_gis_search 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_search": {}
  }
}

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_search call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about crow_gis_search

What does the crow_gis_search tool do? +

Search for places by name or type within an optional bounding box. Returns locations with coordinates. 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_search? +

Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crow_gis_search: 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_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit crow_gis_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the crow_gis_search 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_search completely? +

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

crow_gis_search 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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