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What add_arp_binding does on Ikuai
AI agents use add_arp_binding to create or update resources in Ikuai, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Ikuai environment.
Why add_arp_binding is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies ARP bindings, which are network layer mappings. While reversible (can be removed or updated), unauthorized ARP binding modifications can enable ARP spoofing, network hijacking, or denial-of-service attacks. The impact depends on what bindings are created, making it a Write-category risk rather than Execute.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_arp_binding' and description '添加 ARP 绑定' (Add ARP binding) indicate creation/modification of ARP table entries. ARP bindings map IP addresses to MAC addresses on a network.
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The rule that runs add_arp_binding safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Ikuai, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_arp_binding, this is the rule to start with:
add_arp_binding 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ikuai, apply this rule, and every add_arp_binding call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about add_arp_binding
添加 ARP 绑定. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ikuai MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Ikuai MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_arp_binding: 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 Ikuai. Nothing to install.
add_arp_binding is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_arp_binding 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_arp_binding. 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.
add_arp_binding is provided by the Ikuai MCP server (gxxHuang/ikuai-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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