generate_thematic_map · SB OGC MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_thematic_map does on SB OGC MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_thematic_map needs a policy

An AI agent can call generate_thematic_map faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in SB OGC MCP by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

generate_thematic_map Rate-limited

generate_thematic_map 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": {
    "generate_thematic_map": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_thematic_map_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches SB OGC MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about generate_thematic_map

What does the generate_thematic_map tool do? +

generate_thematic_map. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SB OGC 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 generate_thematic_map? +

Register the SB OGC MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_thematic_map: 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 SB OGC MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_thematic_map? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_thematic_map? +

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

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

generate_thematic_map is provided by the SB OGC MCP server (studio-bereikbaar/sb-ogc-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.