Low Risk

check_domain

Check if a domain is available for a specific TLD

Single-target operation

Part of the Find a Domain MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call check_domain to retrieve information from Find a Domain without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though check_domain only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

dmasdfg8-test.yaml
tools:
  check_domain:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Find a Domain policy for all 2 tools.

Tool Name check_domain
Category Read
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like check_domain have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the check_domain tool do? +

Check if a domain is available for a specific TLD. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Find a Domain MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_domain? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for check_domain. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Find a Domain MCP server.

What risk level is check_domain? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_domain? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the check_domain rule in your Intercept 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 check_domain completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for check_domain. 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 check_domain? +

check_domain is provided by the Find a Domain MCP server (dmasdfg8/test). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Find a Domain

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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