gandi_linkedzone_create_zone · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_linkedzone_create_zone does on Gandi

AI agents use gandi_linkedzone_create_zone 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_linkedzone_create_zone needs a policy

Creating a linked zone is a reversible write operation that modifies DNS infrastructure by adding a new zone record. It does not delete data (not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute), does not move money (not Financial), and creates rather than merely reads (not Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gandi_linkedzone_create_zone' indicates creation of a DNS linked zone resource. Description states 'Create a linked zone.' This is a write operation that creates a new zone configuration.

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Verdict

gandi_linkedzone_create_zone Rate-limited

gandi_linkedzone_create_zone 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_linkedzone_create_zone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_linkedzone_create_zone_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gandi_linkedzone_create_zone

What does the gandi_linkedzone_create_zone tool do? +

Create a linked zone. 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_linkedzone_create_zone? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_linkedzone_create_zone: 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_linkedzone_create_zone? +

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

Can I rate-limit gandi_linkedzone_create_zone? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_linkedzone_create_zone 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_linkedzone_create_zone completely? +

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

gandi_linkedzone_create_zone 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.