dynadot_get_ns

Retrieve nameserver details. Pass a hostname to get one, omit to list account servers.

SERVERDynadot SOURCEeyalm321/dynadot-mcp

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/eyalm321-dynadot-mcp/dynadot-get-ns.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dynadot_get_ns does on Dynadot

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

RISK

Why dynadot_get_ns is rated Low

This tool retrieves existing nameserver information from the account without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It has no side effects and poses minimal security risk if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes already-accessible DNS configuration details.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Retrieve nameserver details' and 'list account servers' — both read-only query operations with no modification of state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dynadot_get_ns safely

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

dynadot_get_ns Allowed

dynadot_get_ns 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": {
    "dynadot_get_ns": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about dynadot_get_ns

What does the dynadot_get_ns tool do? +

Retrieve nameserver details. Pass a hostname to get one, omit to list account servers. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dynadot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dynadot_get_ns? +

Register the Dynadot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dynadot_get_ns: 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 Dynadot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dynadot_get_ns? +

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

Can I rate-limit dynadot_get_ns? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dynadot_get_ns 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 dynadot_get_ns completely? +

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

dynadot_get_ns is provided by the Dynadot MCP server (eyalm321/dynadot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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