Locate blocks by query in an area and return nearest matches with optional result limit. Supports OR queries with
AI agents call locate_blocks_in_area to retrieve information from Minecraft Survival MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves information about block locations within a Minecraft game area. It performs a search/query operation (read-only) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing code. The blast radius is minimal—an agent querying for block locations cannot cause irreversible damage or significant harm within the game context.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'locate_blocks_in_area' and description 'Locate blocks by query in an area and return nearest matches' indicate a query and retrieval operation with no side effects.
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Locate blocks by query in an area and return nearest matches with optional result limit. Supports OR queries with. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Minecraft Survival MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Minecraft Survival MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for locate_blocks_in_area: 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 Minecraft Survival MCP Server. Nothing to install.
locate_blocks_in_area is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the locate_blocks_in_area 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for locate_blocks_in_area. 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.
locate_blocks_in_area is provided by the Minecraft Survival MCP Server MCP server (netherite-stack/minecraft-survival-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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