add_dns_record

Add a DNS zone record (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA)

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/add-dns-record.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_dns_record does on cPanel MCP Server

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

RISK

Why add_dns_record is rated Medium

Adding DNS records is a reversible write operation that modifies DNS zone data. While not immediately destructive, DNS record changes can redirect traffic, enable email spoofing (via MX/TXT), or compromise domain functionality.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a DNS zone record' with support for multiple record types (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA). This creates new DNS records that modify DNS zone configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_dns_record safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and cPanel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_dns_record, this is the rule to start with:

add_dns_record Rate-limited

add_dns_record 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": {
    "add_dns_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_dns_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect cPanel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every add_dns_record call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_dns_record

What does the add_dns_record tool do? +

Add a DNS zone record (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA). It is categorised as a Write tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_dns_record? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_dns_record: 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 cPanel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_dns_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_dns_record? +

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

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

add_dns_record is provided by the cPanel MCP Server MCP server (0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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