get_dns_records

Get all DNS records for a zone/domain

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What get_dns_records does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents call get_dns_records to retrieve information from cPanel MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_dns_records is rated Low

This tool queries and returns existing DNS records without modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. It is a pure read operation with minimal blast radius if misused—disclosure of DNS configuration details poses low risk compared to DNS modification or deletion capabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_dns_records' and description 'Get all DNS records for a zone/domain' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_dns_records 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 get_dns_records, this is the rule to start with:

get_dns_records Allowed

get_dns_records is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_dns_records": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 get_dns_records call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_dns_records

What does the get_dns_records tool do? +

Get all DNS records for a zone/domain. It is categorised as a Read tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_dns_records? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_dns_records: 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 get_dns_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dns_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_dns_records 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_dns_records completely? +

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

get_dns_records 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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