maps_elevation

获取地球上位置的海拔数据

Server Google Maps MCP Server lesonky/google-maps-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What maps_elevation does on Google Maps MCP Server

AI agents call maps_elevation to retrieve information from Google Maps MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why maps_elevation needs a policy

This tool queries elevation information for geographical coordinates without side effects. It falls clearly under Read category—a simple data retrieval operation with minimal security risk. Misuse could enable location reconnaissance, but exposure is limited to public elevation data.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves elevation data ('获取地球上位置的海拔数据' translates to 'get elevation data for locations on Earth'). No modifications, deletions, or external operations triggered.

Questions about maps_elevation

What does the maps_elevation tool do? +

获取地球上位置的海拔数据. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Maps MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on maps_elevation? +

Register the Google Maps MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for maps_elevation: 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 Google Maps MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is maps_elevation? +

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

Can I rate-limit maps_elevation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the maps_elevation 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_elevation completely? +

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

maps_elevation is provided by the Google Maps MCP Server MCP server (lesonky/google-maps-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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