infra.cloudflare.dns_create

⚡ ACTION: Create a new DNS record (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT) for a Cloudflare zone. Set content (IP/hostname), TTL, and CDN proxy status. Returns new record ID (Cloudflare)

SERVERApibase SOURCEapibase-mcp-client

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 74 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-whiteknightonhorse-apibase/infra.cloudflare.dns-create.md

WHAT IT DOES

What infra.cloudflare.dns_create does on Apibase

AI agents use infra.cloudflare.dns_create to create or update resources in Apibase, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Apibase environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`ttl`	integer	—	TTL in seconds (1 = automatic, 60-86400 for manual)
`name`	string	Yes	Record name — subdomain or "@" for root (e.g. "www", "api", "@")
`type`	string	Yes	DNS record type
`content`	string	Yes	Record value — IP address for A/AAAA, hostname for CNAME, text for TXT
`proxied`	boolean	—	Enable Cloudflare CDN proxy (default false). True = orange cloud, hides origin IP
`zone_id`	string	Yes	Cloudflare Zone ID
`priority`	integer	—	Priority for MX records (e.g. 10, 20)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why infra.cloudflare.dns_create is rated Medium

Creates DNS records reversibly with significant blast radius; misconfiguration could redirect traffic or disrupt services.

From the tool's definition Create a new DNS record for a Cloudflare zone. Set content, TTL, and proxy status.

Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (content)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs infra.cloudflare.dns_create safely

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

infra.cloudflare.dns_create Rate-limited

infra.cloudflare.dns_create stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "infra.cloudflare.dns_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "infra.cloudflare.dns_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about infra.cloudflare.dns_create

What does the infra.cloudflare.dns_create tool do? +

⚡ ACTION: Create a new DNS record (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT) for a Cloudflare zone. Set content (IP/hostname), TTL, and CDN proxy status. Returns new record ID (Cloudflare). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Apibase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does infra.cloudflare.dns_create accept? +

infra.cloudflare.dns_create accepts 7 parameters: ttl, name, type, content, proxied, zone_id, priority. Required: name, type, content, zone_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on infra.cloudflare.dns_create? +

Register the Apibase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for infra.cloudflare.dns_create: 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 Apibase. Nothing to install.

What risk level is infra.cloudflare.dns_create? +

infra.cloudflare.dns_create is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit infra.cloudflare.dns_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the infra.cloudflare.dns_create 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 infra.cloudflare.dns_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for infra.cloudflare.dns_create. 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 infra.cloudflare.dns_create? +

infra.cloudflare.dns_create is provided by the Apibase MCP server (apibase-mcp-client). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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