share_group_copy · ArcGIS MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What share_group_copy does on ArcGIS MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why share_group_copy needs a policy

The tool performs reversible data modification (group configuration/sharing changes) rather than deletion or financial impact. While the empty description reduces confidence, the 'copy' and 'share' semantics in the name and the server's documented group management scope point to Write operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'share_group_copy' suggests copying and sharing group resources, which are reversible write operations.

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Verdict

share_group_copy Rate-limited

share_group_copy 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": {
    "share_group_copy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "share_group_copy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about share_group_copy

What does the share_group_copy tool do? +

share_group_copy. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ArcGIS MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on share_group_copy? +

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

What risk level is share_group_copy? +

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

Can I rate-limit share_group_copy? +

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

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

share_group_copy is provided by the ArcGIS MCP server (renemorenow/arcgis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.