goto_ddp_page · Arcmap MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What goto_ddp_page does on Arcmap

AI agents invoke goto_ddp_page to trigger actions in Arcmap. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why goto_ddp_page needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation in a live ArcMap session (changing the current DDP page and refreshing the canvas). It is not a simple read (it changes application state) and not destructive or financial. It fits Execute as it triggers an action in the running application whose effects depend on the page argument.

From the tool's definition 'Sitúa el atlas en una página y refresca la vista' — navigates to a DDP (Data Driven Pages) page and refreshes the view in a live ArcMap session

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Verdict

goto_ddp_page Rate-limited

goto_ddp_page stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "goto_ddp_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "goto_ddp_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about goto_ddp_page

What does the goto_ddp_page tool do? +

Sitúa el atlas en una página y refresca la vista. Indica pagina (ID 1-based). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Arcmap MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on goto_ddp_page? +

Register the Arcmap MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for goto_ddp_page: 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 Arcmap. Nothing to install.

What risk level is goto_ddp_page? +

goto_ddp_page is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit goto_ddp_page? +

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

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

goto_ddp_page is provided by the Arcmap MCP server (pedralcg/arcmap-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.