proto_dissect_dns

Dissect a raw DNS payload (RFC 1035 + EDNS(0)) into header flags, questions, answers, authorities, and additionals with full compression-pointer handling and OPT pseudo-record decoding.

SERVERJshookmcp SOURCE@jshookmcp/jshook

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-vmoranv-jshookmcp/proto-dissect-dns.md

WHAT IT DOES

What proto_dissect_dns does on Jshookmcp

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

RISK

Why proto_dissect_dns is rated Low

Tool parses and analyzes DNS data without modification, retrieval, or external effects.

From the tool's definition Dissect a raw DNS payload into header flags, questions, answers, authorities, additionals.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs proto_dissect_dns safely

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

proto_dissect_dns Allowed

proto_dissect_dns 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": {
    "proto_dissect_dns": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about proto_dissect_dns

What does the proto_dissect_dns tool do? +

Dissect a raw DNS payload (RFC 1035 + EDNS(0)) into header flags, questions, answers, authorities, and additionals with full compression-pointer handling and OPT pseudo-record decoding. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Jshookmcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on proto_dissect_dns? +

Register the Jshook MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for proto_dissect_dns: 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 Jshookmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is proto_dissect_dns? +

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

Can I rate-limit proto_dissect_dns? +

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

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

proto_dissect_dns is provided by the Jshook MCP server (@jshookmcp/jshook). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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