get_public_ip

SERVERMcp Nettools SOURCEaaronckj/mcp-nettools

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/aaronckj-mcp-nettools/get-public-ip.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_public_ip does on Mcp Nettools

AI agents call get_public_ip to retrieve information from Mcp Nettools 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_public_ip is rated Low

This tool queries and returns network information about the host machine's internet-facing identity. It performs passive reconnaissance with no side effects—no data is modified, no commands are executed, and no resources are consumed beyond a simple lookup. The geolocation data is basic metadata derived from the IP address.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves public IP address and geolocation data (country, region, city, ISP) with no modification or execution of external commands. Description explicitly states 'Return' and 'checking', indicating data retrieval only.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_public_ip safely

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

get_public_ip Allowed

get_public_ip 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_public_ip": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Nettools, apply this rule, and every get_public_ip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_public_ip

What does the get_public_ip tool do? +

Return the public IP address of the machine running this MCP server, plus basic geolocation (country, region, city, ISP). Useful for verifying internet connectivity, checking what IP external services see, and confirming NAT is working as expected. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Nettools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_public_ip? +

Register the Mcp Nettools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_public_ip: 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 Mcp Nettools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_public_ip? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_public_ip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_public_ip 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_public_ip completely? +

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

get_public_ip is provided by the Mcp Nettools MCP server (aaronckj/mcp-nettools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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