gandi_template_update_template · Gandi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gandi_template_update_template does on Gandi

AI agents use gandi_template_update_template 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_template_update_template needs a policy

The tool modifies a domain-configuration template reversibly. This is a Write operation rather than Execute because it updates a specific configuration resource rather than executing arbitrary code or commands. Severity is medium because misconfiguration of domain templates could affect multiple domains but the change is reversible and administrative rather than destructive or financial in nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update a domain-configuration template', indicating modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gandi_template_update_template Rate-limited

gandi_template_update_template 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_template_update_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gandi_template_update_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gandi_template_update_template

What does the gandi_template_update_template tool do? +

Update a domain-configuration template. 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_template_update_template? +

Register the Gandi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gandi_template_update_template: 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_template_update_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit gandi_template_update_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gandi_template_update_template 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_template_update_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gandi_template_update_template. 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_template_update_template? +

gandi_template_update_template 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.