get_planning_area_names

Get names of all planning areas in Singapore.

Server OneMap MCP Server linzele/mcp-onemap
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_planning_area_names does on OneMap MCP Server

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

Why get_planning_area_names needs a policy

This tool retrieves static geographic reference data (planning area names) from Singapore's OneMap API. It performs a read-only query with no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no financial implications. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could only retrieve publicly available geographic nomenclature.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_planning_area_names' and description 'Get names of all planning areas in Singapore' indicate a simple data retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of commands.

Questions about get_planning_area_names

What does the get_planning_area_names tool do? +

Get names of all planning areas in Singapore. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OneMap MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_planning_area_names? +

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

What risk level is get_planning_area_names? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_planning_area_names? +

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

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

get_planning_area_names is provided by the OneMap MCP Server MCP server (linzele/mcp-onemap). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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