ipinfo_lookup

Get geolocation and ISP info for an IP address (or your own).

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/ipinfo-lookup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ipinfo_lookup does on UnClick

AI agents call ipinfo_lookup 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	—	IP address to look up (omit for your own)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why ipinfo_lookup is rated Low

This tool retrieves publicly available geolocation and ISP information associated with IP addresses. It has no capability to modify data, execute commands, delete resources, or move money. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—at worst, an agent could map IP addresses to locations, which is informational only.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get geolocation and ISP info for an IP address' - this is a query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ipinfo_lookup Allowed

ipinfo_lookup 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": {
    "ipinfo_lookup": {}
  }
}

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 ipinfo_lookup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ipinfo_lookup

What does the ipinfo_lookup tool do? +

Get geolocation and ISP info for an IP address (or your own). It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does ipinfo_lookup accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on ipinfo_lookup? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ipinfo_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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ipinfo_lookup? +

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

Can I rate-limit ipinfo_lookup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ipinfo_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.

How do I block ipinfo_lookup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ipinfo_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.

What MCP server provides ipinfo_lookup? +

ipinfo_lookup 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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