dns_cache_summary

Get DNS cache summary information

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/dns-cache-summary.md

WHAT IT DOES

What dns_cache_summary does on Mcp Windows

AI agents call dns_cache_summary to retrieve information from Mcp Windows without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why dns_cache_summary is rated Low

This tool queries and returns DNS cache summary data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a passive information retrieval function with minimal security impact if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dns_cache_summary' and description 'Get DNS cache summary information' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs dns_cache_summary safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Windows, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For dns_cache_summary, this is the rule to start with:

dns_cache_summary Allowed

dns_cache_summary is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "dns_cache_summary": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Windows, apply this rule, and every dns_cache_summary call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about dns_cache_summary

What does the dns_cache_summary tool do? +

Get DNS cache summary information. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Windows MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on dns_cache_summary? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dns_cache_summary: 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 Mcp Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dns_cache_summary? +

dns_cache_summary is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit dns_cache_summary? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dns_cache_summary 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 dns_cache_summary completely? +

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

dns_cache_summary is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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