ip_validate

Validate and classify an IP address (IPv4/IPv6, public/private/loopback).

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What ip_validate does on UnClick

AI agents call ip_validate 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
`ip`	string	Yes	IP address to validate.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why ip_validate is rated Low

This tool retrieves classification metadata about an IP address supplied as input. It performs no side effects, does not execute code or commands, does not create or delete data, and does not move money. The operation is purely informational and read-only, fitting the 'Read' category.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Validate and classify an IP address (IPv4/IPv6, public/private/loopback)' — performs validation and classification only, with no modification or execution of external operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ip_validate Allowed

ip_validate 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": {
    "ip_validate": {}
  }
}

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 ip_validate call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ip_validate

What does the ip_validate tool do? +

Validate and classify an IP address (IPv4/IPv6, public/private/loopback). It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does ip_validate accept? +

ip_validate accepts 1 parameter: ip. Required: ip. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on ip_validate? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ip_validate: 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 ip_validate? +

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

Can I rate-limit ip_validate? +

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

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

ip_validate 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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