metadata_raster

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why metadata_raster needs a policy

Metadata operations on rasters are non-destructive read operations that retrieve information about raster properties (dimensions, CRS, bands, statistics) without modifying or executing external code. Despite the empty description lowering confidence slightly, the tool name strongly indicates a read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'metadata_raster' and context within a GIS server focused on geospatial analysis suggests retrieval of raster metadata (properties, attributes, structure).

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access metadata_raster gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control metadata_raster

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and GIS MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for metadata_raster:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "metadata_raster": {}
  }
}

metadata_raster is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about metadata_raster

What does the metadata_raster tool do? +

metadata_raster. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GIS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on metadata_raster? +

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

What risk level is metadata_raster? +

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

Can I rate-limit metadata_raster? +

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

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

metadata_raster is provided by the GIS MCP Server MCP server (mahdin75/gis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every GIS MCP Server tool call.

Start from GIS MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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