ipify_get_ip

Get your public IP address via ipify.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 10 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What ipify_get_ip does on UnClick

AI agents call ipify_get_ip 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
`ipv6`	boolean	—	Use IPv6 endpoint

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why ipify_get_ip is rated Low

This tool retrieves and returns a user's public IP address. It is a read-only operation with no capability to modify, execute commands, delete data, or perform financial transactions. The only data accessed is the caller's own public IP, which is already publicly known.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ipify_get_ip' and description 'Get your public IP address via ipify' indicate a simple query operation that retrieves network information without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ipify_get_ip Allowed

ipify_get_ip 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": {
    "ipify_get_ip": {}
  }
}

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 ipify_get_ip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ipify_get_ip

What does the ipify_get_ip tool do? +

Get your public IP address via ipify. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does ipify_get_ip accept? +

ipify_get_ip accepts 1 parameter: ipv6. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on ipify_get_ip? +

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

What risk level is ipify_get_ip? +

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

Can I rate-limit ipify_get_ip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ipify_get_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.

How do I block ipify_get_ip completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ipify_get_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.

What MCP server provides ipify_get_ip? +

ipify_get_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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