pressable_create_dns_record · Pressable MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What pressable_create_dns_record does on Pressable MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pressable_create_dns_record needs a policy

Creating DNS records is a reversible write operation that modifies site infrastructure. While potentially dangerous if misconfigured (could redirect traffic), the action itself is not inherently destructive or financial. It falls under Write rather than Execute because it does not run arbitrary code or trigger conditional external operations—it simply creates a DNS entry with specified parameters.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pressable_create_dns_record' and description 'Create a new DNS record' indicate creation of DNS infrastructure data. This is a Write operation that modifies DNS configuration.

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Verdict

pressable_create_dns_record Rate-limited

pressable_create_dns_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": {
    "pressable_create_dns_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pressable_create_dns_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pressable_create_dns_record

What does the pressable_create_dns_record tool do? +

Create a new DNS record. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pressable MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pressable_create_dns_record? +

Register the Pressable MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pressable_create_dns_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 Pressable MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pressable_create_dns_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit pressable_create_dns_record? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pressable_create_dns_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 pressable_create_dns_record completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pressable_create_dns_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 pressable_create_dns_record? +

pressable_create_dns_record is provided by the Pressable MCP Server MCP server (pcwprops/pressable-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.