dns_settings

Return DNS settings.

SERVERMcp Control Plane SOURCEalbertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane

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/mcp-control-plane/dns-settings.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dns_settings does on Mcp Control Plane

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

RISK

Why dns_settings is rated Low

This tool reads and returns DNS configuration information. It has no side effects, does not modify system state, and does not execute commands or delete data. It is a straightforward information retrieval operation, classified as Read with low severity since DNS settings are typically not sensitive security information and retrieval poses minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dns_settings' and description 'Return DNS settings' indicate a query operation that retrieves configuration data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dns_settings safely

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

dns_settings Allowed

dns_settings 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": {
    "dns_settings": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about dns_settings

What does the dns_settings tool do? +

Return DNS settings. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Control Plane MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dns_settings? +

Register the Mcp Control Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dns_settings: 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 Mcp Control Plane. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dns_settings? +

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

Can I rate-limit dns_settings? +

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

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

dns_settings is provided by the Mcp Control Plane MCP server (albertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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