create_tlsa_record · Spaceship MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_tlsa_record does on Spaceship

AI agents use create_tlsa_record to create or update resources in Spaceship — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Spaceship environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_tlsa_record needs a policy

This tool creates DNS records (TLSA/DANE records specifically), which modifies domain configuration but is reversible (records can be deleted or updated later). It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or trigger financial transactions. It falls under the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_tlsa_record' and description states 'Create a TLSA record'. The verb 'Create' and the action of adding a DNS record are reversible modifications to domain configuration.

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Verdict

create_tlsa_record Rate-limited

create_tlsa_record 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": {
    "create_tlsa_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_tlsa_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_tlsa_record

What does the create_tlsa_record tool do? +

Create a TLSA record (TLS certificate association / DANE) for a domain. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Spaceship MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_tlsa_record? +

Register the Spaceship MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_tlsa_record: 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 Spaceship. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_tlsa_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_tlsa_record? +

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

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

create_tlsa_record is provided by the Spaceship MCP server (naveenkm007/spaceship-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.