util_dns_lookup
Resolve A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records for fast domain and delivery checks.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-a2a/util-dns-lookup.md
What util_dns_lookup does on Delx Mcp A2a
AI agents call util_dns_lookup to retrieve information from Delx Mcp A2a without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
domain | string | Yes | Domain to resolve |
timeout | integer | — | Timeout in seconds (1-15) |
record_type | string | — | DNS record type |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why util_dns_lookup is rated Low
DNS lookups are information retrieval operations that query public DNS infrastructure and return records without side effects. No data is created, modified, deleted, or financial transactions are involved. The tool is clearly read-only despite its utility name prefix. Severity is low because DNS lookups are non-sensitive queries on public infrastructure with minimal blast radius if misused by an agent.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Resolve[s] A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records' — these are read-only DNS queries with no modification or execution of external systems.
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The rule that runs util_dns_lookup safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx Mcp A2a, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_dns_lookup, this is the rule to start with:
util_dns_lookup is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx Mcp A2a, apply this rule, and every util_dns_lookup call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about util_dns_lookup
Resolve A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records for fast domain and delivery checks. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx Mcp A2a MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
util_dns_lookup accepts 3 parameters: domain, timeout, record_type. Required: domain. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_dns_lookup: 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 Delx Mcp A2a. Nothing to install.
util_dns_lookup is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_dns_lookup 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 util_dns_lookup. 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.
util_dns_lookup is provided by the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server (https://api.delx.ai/v1/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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