dohdns_resolve

Resolve DNS records for a domain via Google DNS-over-HTTPS.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/dohdns-resolve.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dohdns_resolve does on UnClick

AI agents call dohdns_resolve to retrieve information from UnClick 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
`name`	string	Yes	Domain name to resolve.
`type`	string	—	Record type: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS (default: A).

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why dohdns_resolve is rated Low

This tool performs a DNS lookup query, retrieving DNS records for a given domain. It is purely a read/query operation with no side effects — it fetches data from Google's DoH service without creating, modifying, or deleting anything.

From the tool's definition Resolve DNS records for a domain via Google DNS-over-HTTPS

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dohdns_resolve 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 dohdns_resolve, this is the rule to start with:

dohdns_resolve Allowed

dohdns_resolve 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": {
    "dohdns_resolve": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about dohdns_resolve

What does the dohdns_resolve tool do? +

Resolve DNS records for a domain via Google DNS-over-HTTPS. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does dohdns_resolve accept? +

dohdns_resolve accepts 2 parameters: name, type. Required: name. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on dohdns_resolve? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dohdns_resolve: 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.

What risk level is dohdns_resolve? +

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

Can I rate-limit dohdns_resolve? +

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

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

dohdns_resolve 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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