abuseipdb_report_ip
Report an abusive IP address to AbuseIPDB.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/abuseipdb-report-ip.md
What abuseipdb_report_ip does on UnClick
AI agents use abuseipdb_report_ip to create or update resources in UnClick, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your UnClick environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ip | string | Yes | |
api_key | string | — | |
comment | string | — | |
categories | string | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why abuseipdb_report_ip is rated Medium
This tool submits a report to an external service (AbuseIPDB), which creates new data on a third-party platform. It is a write operation — posting information — rather than purely reading. Misuse could result in false reports being filed against innocent IP addresses, which could affect their reputation, but the action is technically reversible/disputable on the platform side.
From the tool's definition Report an abusive IP address to AbuseIPDB
Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs abuseipdb_report_ip safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UnClick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For abuseipdb_report_ip, this is the rule to start with:
abuseipdb_report_ip 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 UnClick, apply this rule, and every abuseipdb_report_ip call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about abuseipdb_report_ip
Report an abusive IP address to AbuseIPDB. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
abuseipdb_report_ip accepts 4 parameters: ip, api_key, comment, categories. Required: ip, categories. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for abuseipdb_report_ip: 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 UnClick. Nothing to install.
abuseipdb_report_ip 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 abuseipdb_report_ip 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 abuseipdb_report_ip. 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.
abuseipdb_report_ip is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/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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