ipv6_expand

Expand abbreviated IPv6 addresses to full notation.

SERVERGadgetHumans API Hub SOURCEpypi:gadgethumans-api-hub-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-scotia1973-bot-api-hub/ipv6-expand.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ipv6_expand does on GadgetHumans API Hub

AI agents call ipv6_expand to retrieve information from GadgetHumans API Hub without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ipv6_expand is rated Low

This is a stateless utility function that takes an IPv6 address string as input and returns its expanded form. It performs a straightforward format conversion without creating, modifying, deleting data, executing external operations, or affecting any systems. The operation is idempotent and read-only in nature, fitting the Read category for information transformation tools.

From the tool's definition Tool expands IPv6 addresses to full notation - a pure transformation/query operation with no side effects, no data modification, no execution of code or commands, and no financial implications.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ipv6_expand safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GadgetHumans API Hub, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ipv6_expand, this is the rule to start with:

ipv6_expand Allowed

ipv6_expand 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": {
    "ipv6_expand": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GadgetHumans API Hub, apply this rule, and every ipv6_expand call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ipv6_expand

What does the ipv6_expand tool do? +

Expand abbreviated IPv6 addresses to full notation. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ipv6_expand? +

Register the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ipv6_expand: 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 GadgetHumans API Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ipv6_expand? +

ipv6_expand is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit ipv6_expand? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ipv6_expand 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 ipv6_expand completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ipv6_expand. 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 ipv6_expand? +

ipv6_expand is provided by the GadgetHumans API Hub MCP server (pypi:gadgethumans-api-hub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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