list_dns_records

List DNS records for a domain. Supports pagination and compact zone file format.

SERVERVultr MCP SOURCErsp2k/mcp-vultr

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/rsp2k-mcp-vultr/list-dns-records.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_dns_records does on Vultr MCP

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

RISK

Why list_dns_records is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries existing DNS records without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It has no side effects and presents minimal security risk as it only returns data. Low severity is appropriate because DNS records are typically non-sensitive public information, and read access alone cannot cause damage.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_dns_records' and description states 'List DNS records for a domain' with support for 'pagination and compact zone file format'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_dns_records safely

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

list_dns_records Allowed

list_dns_records 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": {
    "list_dns_records": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_dns_records

What does the list_dns_records tool do? +

List DNS records for a domain. Supports pagination and compact zone file format. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Vultr MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_dns_records? +

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

What risk level is list_dns_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_dns_records? +

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

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

list_dns_records is provided by the Vultr MCP server (rsp2k/mcp-vultr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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