get_basemap_tile · ArcGIS Location Services MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What get_basemap_tile does on ArcGIS Location Services MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_basemap_tile needs a policy

Basemap tiles are static, read-only map imagery used for visualization. Retrieving tiles has no side effects, does not modify data, and poses minimal security risk. This is consistent with the Read category (retrieves data with no side effects).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_basemap_tile' and server context indicate retrieval of map tile imagery. Server description lists 'basemap tiles' among location-based services that 'enable' (retrieve) data.

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Questions about get_basemap_tile

What does the get_basemap_tile tool do? +

get_basemap_tile. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ArcGIS Location Services MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_basemap_tile? +

Register the ArcGIS Location Services MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_basemap_tile: 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 ArcGIS Location Services MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_basemap_tile? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_basemap_tile? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_basemap_tile 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_basemap_tile completely? +

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

get_basemap_tile is provided by the ArcGIS Location Services MCP Server MCP server (lwsinclair/arcgis-location-services-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.