gandi_domain_update_tags · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_domain_update_tags does on Gandi

AI agents use gandi_domain_update_tags 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_tags needs a policy

Adding tags to a domain is a Write operation—it modifies domain metadata in a non-destructive, reversible way. Tags can be removed or changed later. There is no financial impact, no code execution, and no deletion of data. The operation is limited to the domain tagging subsystem with low blast radius if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'gandi_domain_update_tags' and description states 'Add tags to a domain without removing existing ones.' This is a metadata modification operation that creates or adds data (tags) reversibly.

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Verdict

gandi_domain_update_tags Rate-limited

gandi_domain_update_tags 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_tags": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_domain_update_tags_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gandi_domain_update_tags

What does the gandi_domain_update_tags tool do? +

Add tags to a domain without removing existing ones. 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_tags? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_domain_update_tags: 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_tags? +

gandi_domain_update_tags 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_tags? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_domain_update_tags 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_tags completely? +

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

gandi_domain_update_tags 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.