# edit_dns_record

Edit an existing DNS zone record

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `edit_dns_record`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/edit-dns-record

## Facts

- Tool: `edit_dns_record`
- Server: cPanel MCP Server (`0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/0xHayd3n/cPanel-MCP-Server
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "edit_dns_record",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why edit_dns_record is rated Medium

This tool modifies DNS records, which are reversible operations (Write rather than Destructive). However, the severity is high because DNS misconfigurations can disrupt email delivery, break domain resolution, compromise security records, and cause widespread service outages. An AI agent could inadvertently redirect traffic, disable DKIM/SPF authentication, or break domain functionality with incorrect edits.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name is 'edit_dns_record' and description states 'Edit an existing DNS zone record'. The verb 'edit' indicates modification of existing data (Write category)."

## Use case

AI agents use edit_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.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches cPanel MCP Server:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "edit_dns_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_dns_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on cPanel MCP Server (163)

- `clear_spam_box` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/clear-spam-box.md
- `deauthorize_ssh_key` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/deauthorize-ssh-key.md
- `delete_addon_domain` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-addon-domain.md
- `delete_autoresponder` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-autoresponder.md
- `delete_cron_job` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-cron-job.md
- `delete_dns_record` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-dns-record.md
- `delete_email_account` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-email-account.md
- `delete_email_filter` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-email-filter.md
- `delete_email_forwarder` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-email-forwarder.md
- `delete_file` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-file.md
- `delete_ftp_account` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-ftp-account.md
- `delete_git_repo` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-git-repo.md
- `delete_mysql_database` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-mysql-database.md
- `delete_mysql_user` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-mysql-user.md
- `delete_parked_domain` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-parked-domain.md
- `delete_postgresql_database` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-postgresql-database.md
- `delete_postgresql_user` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-postgresql-user.md
- `delete_redirect` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-redirect.md
- `delete_ssh_key` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-ssh-key.md
- `delete_ssl_certificate` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-ssl-certificate.md
- `delete_subdomain` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/delete-subdomain.md
- `disinfect_files` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/disinfect-files.md
- `kill_ftp_session` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/kill-ftp-session.md
- `remove_2fa` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/remove-2fa.md
- `revoke_api_token` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/revoke-api-token.md
- `revoke_mysql_privileges` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/revoke-mysql-privileges.md
- `revoke_postgresql_privileges` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/revoke-postgresql-privileges.md
- `unregister_passenger_app` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/unregister-passenger-app.md
- `deploy_git_repo` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/deploy-git-repo.md
- `disable_modsecurity` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/disable-modsecurity.md
- …and 133 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server.md

## For agents

This record is a snapshot. Live verdicts and the full registry:

- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
- Query the registry over MCP: endpoint `https://api.policylayer.com/mcp` — tools `check_mcp_server`, `check_mcp_stack`, `check_tool`, `search_registry`, `get_change_events`

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server