mcp_geo_calculate_distance

计算折线的距离。支持多种坐标系统输入,内部会先转换为WGS84坐标,再通过Web Mercator投影进行平面距离计算。适用于中小尺度的距离计算。

Server GeoSpatial MCP Server nodegis/geo-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What mcp_geo_calculate_distance does on GeoSpatial MCP Server

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

Why mcp_geo_calculate_distance needs a policy

This tool performs a pure mathematical/spatial computation — calculating the distance of a polyline by converting coordinates to WGS84 and projecting via Web Mercator. It reads input coordinates and returns a calculated value with no side effects, no data modification, and no external operations triggered. It is a read/query-only spatial analysis function.

From the tool's definition 计算折线的距离 (Calculate polyline distance); performs coordinate system conversions and distance calculations only

Questions about mcp_geo_calculate_distance

What does the mcp_geo_calculate_distance tool do? +

计算折线的距离。支持多种坐标系统输入,内部会先转换为WGS84坐标,再通过Web Mercator投影进行平面距离计算。适用于中小尺度的距离计算。. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GeoSpatial MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_geo_calculate_distance? +

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

What risk level is mcp_geo_calculate_distance? +

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

Can I rate-limit mcp_geo_calculate_distance? +

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

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

mcp_geo_calculate_distance is provided by the GeoSpatial MCP Server MCP server (nodegis/geo-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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