indexnow_submit_urls · Geoseo MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What indexnow_submit_urls does on Geoseo

AI agents use indexnow_submit_urls to create or update resources in Geoseo — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Geoseo environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why indexnow_submit_urls needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (search engine index inclusion status) reversibly. While it doesn't directly delete data or execute arbitrary code, it does actively change how content is indexed across multiple search engines.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'batch-notify search engines about up to 10,000 URLs', which modifies the state of search engine indices by submitting URLs for indexing—a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

indexnow_submit_urls Rate-limited

indexnow_submit_urls stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "indexnow_submit_urls": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "indexnow_submit_urls_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about indexnow_submit_urls

What does the indexnow_submit_urls tool do? +

Batch-notify search engines about up to 10,000 URLs (must share one host). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Geoseo MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on indexnow_submit_urls? +

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

What risk level is indexnow_submit_urls? +

indexnow_submit_urls is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit indexnow_submit_urls? +

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

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

indexnow_submit_urls is provided by the Geoseo MCP server (rachit8484/geoseo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.