set_privacy_level · Spaceship MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_privacy_level does on Spaceship

AI agents use set_privacy_level 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 set_privacy_level needs a policy

This tool modifies domain privacy settings reversibly (privacy levels can be changed again), affecting WHOIS visibility but not destructively altering or deleting data. It's a Write operation because it changes configuration state. Severity is medium: misuse could expose or hide domain ownership information unexpectedly, but the action is reversible and doesn't directly cause financial loss or data destruction.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Set the WHOIS privacy level for a domain' — a direct modification of domain account settings that changes privacy configuration.

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Verdict

set_privacy_level Rate-limited

set_privacy_level 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": {
    "set_privacy_level": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_privacy_level_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 Spaceship, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_privacy_level

What does the set_privacy_level tool do? +

Set the WHOIS privacy level 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 set_privacy_level? +

Register the Spaceship MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_privacy_level: 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 set_privacy_level? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_privacy_level? +

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

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

set_privacy_level 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.