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list_wms_layers

Lister toutes les couches WMS disponibles (cartes à la demande)

How to control list_wms_layers ↓

What list_wms_layers does on French Open Data & IGN

AI agents call list_wms_layers to retrieve information from French Open Data & IGN without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why list_wms_layers needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about Web Map Service (WMS) layers—it lists what mapping layers are available from IGN's cartographic services. It performs read-only discovery/enumeration with no side effects, data modification, code execution, or financial impact. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an attacker could only learn what map layers exist, not access their data, execute commands, or cause harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_wms_layers' and description 'Lister toutes les couches WMS disponibles (cartes à la demande)' [List all available WMS layers (on-demand maps)] indicate querying/enumerating available cartographic resources without modification or execution of…

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

How to control list_wms_layers

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and French Open Data & IGN, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_wms_layers:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_wms_layers": {}
  }
}

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

  1. Create a free account and register French Open Data & IGN — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about list_wms_layers

What does the list_wms_layers tool do? +

Lister toutes les couches WMS disponibles (cartes à la demande). It is categorised as a Read tool in the French Open Data & IGN MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_wms_layers? +

Register the French Open Data & IGN MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_wms_layers: 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 French Open Data & IGN. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_wms_layers? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_wms_layers? +

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

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

list_wms_layers is provided by the French Open Data & IGN MCP server (nikoko107/mcp-datagouv-ign). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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