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get_buildings

指定した矩形範囲内の建物データをGeoJSON形式で取得します。建物タイプでフィルタリング可能です。

How to control get_buildings ↓

What get_buildings does on OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server

AI agents call get_buildings to retrieve information from OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server 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 get_buildings needs a policy

This tool queries public OpenStreetMap data and returns results in GeoJSON format for analysis and visualization. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete records, or commit financial obligations. The ability to filter by building type is a read parameter, not an action. Misuse would be limited to information disclosure risks, hence low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_buildings' and description indicate retrieval of building data from OpenStreetMap in GeoJSON format. The description (translated: 'Retrieves building data in GeoJSON format within a specified rectangular range.

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

How to control get_buildings

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_buildings:

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

get_buildings 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 OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server — 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 get_buildings

What does the get_buildings tool do? +

指定した矩形範囲内の建物データをGeoJSON形式で取得します。建物タイプでフィルタリング可能です。. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_buildings? +

Register the OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_buildings: 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 OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_buildings? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_buildings? +

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

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

get_buildings is provided by the OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server MCP server (shimizu/osm-geojson-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server tool call.

Start from OSM-GeoJSON-MCP-Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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