gandi_linkedzone_update_zone · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_linkedzone_update_zone does on Gandi

AI agents use gandi_linkedzone_update_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_update_zone needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies zone data reversibly, fitting the Write category. Severity is high because misconfiguration of DNS zones can disrupt domain resolution, email delivery, and service availability, affecting production infrastructure and potentially multiple dependent systems. However, it is not Destructive (zones are not deleted) and not Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gandi_linkedzone_update_zone' indicates modification of a linked zone configuration. The verb 'update' explicitly denotes a write operation that modifies existing DNS/zone data.

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Verdict

gandi_linkedzone_update_zone Rate-limited

gandi_linkedzone_update_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_update_zone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_linkedzone_update_zone_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gandi_linkedzone_update_zone

What does the gandi_linkedzone_update_zone tool do? +

Update 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_update_zone? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_linkedzone_update_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_update_zone? +

gandi_linkedzone_update_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_update_zone? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_linkedzone_update_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_update_zone completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gandi_linkedzone_update_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_update_zone? +

gandi_linkedzone_update_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.