gandi_domain_update_owner_contact · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_domain_update_owner_contact does on Gandi

AI agents use gandi_domain_update_owner_contact 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_owner_contact needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies domain owner contact information, which is a Write operation. It's not Destructive because ownership can be changed back, but it's high severity because unauthorized domain ownership changes could result in account lockout, loss of domain control, or transfer to attacker.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gandi_domain_update_owner_contact' indicates modification of domain ownership/contact data. No description provided, but the semantic meaning of 'update_owner_contact' on a domain management API clearly constitutes data modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gandi_domain_update_owner_contact Rate-limited

gandi_domain_update_owner_contact 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_owner_contact": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_domain_update_owner_contact_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Gandi, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gandi_domain_update_owner_contact

What does the gandi_domain_update_owner_contact tool do? +

gandi_domain_update_owner_contact. 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_owner_contact? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_domain_update_owner_contact: 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_owner_contact? +

gandi_domain_update_owner_contact 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_owner_contact? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_domain_update_owner_contact 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_owner_contact completely? +

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

gandi_domain_update_owner_contact 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.