util_rdap_lookup
Fetch registrar, status, and registration dates for trust, compliance, and domain ops.
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What util_rdap_lookup does on Delx MCP Server
AI agents call util_rdap_lookup to retrieve information from Delx MCP Server 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 inspect |
timeout | integer | — | Timeout in seconds (1-15) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why util_rdap_lookup is rated Low
This tool retrieves domain registration metadata (registrar, status, dates) for informational and compliance purposes. It performs read-only queries against a public registry without creating, modifying, or deleting data. The context ('trust, compliance, and domain ops') confirms a lookup/audit use case. No side effects or resource commitments occur.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Fetch registrar, status, and registration dates' — uses the verb 'Fetch' indicating data retrieval with no modification. RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) is a standard protocol for querying domain registration information.
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The rule that runs util_rdap_lookup safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_rdap_lookup, this is the rule to start with:
util_rdap_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 Server, apply this rule, and every util_rdap_lookup call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about util_rdap_lookup
Fetch registrar, status, and registration dates for trust, compliance, and domain ops. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
util_rdap_lookup accepts 2 parameters: domain, timeout. Required: domain. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Delx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_rdap_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 Server. Nothing to install.
util_rdap_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_rdap_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_rdap_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_rdap_lookup is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx-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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