install_spf_records

Install/update SPF records for all domains

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What install_spf_records does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use install_spf_records 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 install_spf_records is rated Medium

This tool modifies DNS SPF records across all domains, which is a write operation—it creates or updates records that can be changed again. While not destructive (records can be removed or corrected), the impact is high because misconfigured SPF records can break email authentication for all domains, causing legitimate email to be rejected and potentially enabling spoofing if configured incorrectly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'install_spf_records' and description 'Install/update SPF records for all domains' indicate creation and modification of DNS records (SPF). The word 'install/update' confirms reversible data modification rather than deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

install_spf_records Rate-limited

install_spf_records 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": {
    "install_spf_records": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "install_spf_records_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 install_spf_records call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about install_spf_records

What does the install_spf_records tool do? +

Install/update SPF records for all domains. 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 install_spf_records? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for install_spf_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 install_spf_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit install_spf_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the install_spf_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 install_spf_records completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for install_spf_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 install_spf_records? +

install_spf_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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