gandi_livedns_add_domain · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_livedns_add_domain does on Gandi

AI agents use gandi_livedns_add_domain 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_livedns_add_domain needs a policy

This tool creates a new DNS zone entry in the LiveDNS system, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies infrastructure configuration, it does not delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), or move money (not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'add' and description states 'Add a domain to LiveDNS (enables zone management)', indicating creation/modification of DNS configuration state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gandi_livedns_add_domain Rate-limited

gandi_livedns_add_domain 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_livedns_add_domain": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_livedns_add_domain_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_livedns_add_domain

What does the gandi_livedns_add_domain tool do? +

Add a domain to LiveDNS (enables zone management). 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_livedns_add_domain? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_livedns_add_domain: 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_livedns_add_domain? +

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

Can I rate-limit gandi_livedns_add_domain? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_livedns_add_domain 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_livedns_add_domain completely? +

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

gandi_livedns_add_domain 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.