// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

QGISMCP TOOLS

17 tools from the QGISMCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 17 QGISMCP TOOLS

READ 6 tools

Read get_layer_features Retrieve features from a vector layer with an optional limit. Read get_layers Retrieve all layers in the current project. Read get_project_info Get current project information Read get_qgis_info Get QGIS information Read load_project Load a QGIS project from the specified path. Read ping Simple ping command to check server connectivity

WRITE 5 tools

Write render_map Render the current map view to an image file with the specified dimensions. Write add_raster_layer Add a raster layer to the project. Write add_vector_layer Add a vector layer to the project. Write create_new_project Create a new project a save it Write save_project Save the current project to the given path, or to the current project path if not specified.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive remove_layer Remove a layer from the project by its ID.

EXECUTE 5 tools

Execute execute_code Execute arbitrary PyQGIS code provided as a string. Execute execute_processing Execute a processing algorithm with the given parameters. Execute execute_with_ai 使用AI辅助执行处理算法 Execute process_with_ollama 使用Ollama处理QGIS数据并获取AI响应 Execute zoom_to_layer Zoom to the extent of a specified layer.

// FAQ

How many tools does the QGISMCP MCP server have? +

The QGISMCP MCP server exposes 17 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on QGISMCP tools? +

Route the QGISMCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do QGISMCP tools fall into? +

QGISMCP tools are categorised as Read (6), Write (5), Destructive (1), Execute (5). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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