mikrotik_update_dns_static

Updates an existing static DNS entry

SERVERMikroTik Cursor MCP SOURCEkevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/kevinpez-mikrotik-cursor-mcp/mikrotik-update-dns-static.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_update_dns_static does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

AI agents use mikrotik_update_dns_static to create or update resources in MikroTik Cursor MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MikroTik Cursor MCP environment.

RISK

Why mikrotik_update_dns_static is rated Medium

This tool modifies DNS configuration by updating an existing static entry, which is a Write operation (data modification). Severity is medium because misconfiguration could disrupt network services and name resolution for users behind the router, but the change is reversible through subsequent updates or deletion. The blast radius is limited to DNS resolution for affected domains.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Updates an existing static DNS entry' — a reversible modification operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mikrotik_update_dns_static safely

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

mikrotik_update_dns_static Rate-limited

mikrotik_update_dns_static 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": {
    "mikrotik_update_dns_static": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mikrotik_update_dns_static_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 MikroTik Cursor MCP, apply this rule, and every mikrotik_update_dns_static call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_update_dns_static

What does the mikrotik_update_dns_static tool do? +

Updates an existing static DNS entry. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MikroTik Cursor MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mikrotik_update_dns_static? +

Register the MikroTik Cursor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_update_dns_static: 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 MikroTik Cursor MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mikrotik_update_dns_static? +

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_update_dns_static? +

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

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

mikrotik_update_dns_static is provided by the MikroTik Cursor MCP server (kevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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