gandi_domain_update_contacts · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_domain_update_contacts does on Gandi

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gandi_domain_update_contacts needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies contact data associated with domains—a classic Write operation. While reversible (contacts can be updated again), modifying domain contacts is high-severity because it affects administrative control and legal responsibility for domains. The lack of description prevents higher confidence, but the name clearly indicates a Write action within a domain management context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gandi_domain_update_contacts' indicates modification of domain contact information. The 'update' verb combined with 'contacts' on a domain management server shows reversible data modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gandi_domain_update_contacts Rate-limited

gandi_domain_update_contacts 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": {
    "gandi_domain_update_contacts": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_domain_update_contacts_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gandi_domain_update_contacts

What does the gandi_domain_update_contacts tool do? +

gandi_domain_update_contacts. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gandi MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gandi_domain_update_contacts? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_domain_update_contacts: 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 Gandi. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gandi_domain_update_contacts? +

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

Can I rate-limit gandi_domain_update_contacts? +

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

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

gandi_domain_update_contacts is provided by the Gandi MCP server (millsymills-com/gandi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.