cloudflare_update_dns_record · Integrations MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What cloudflare_update_dns_record does on Integrations MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cloudflare_update_dns_record needs a policy

The name 'update_dns_record' clearly indicates modifying an existing DNS record on Cloudflare. DNS changes can significantly impact availability and routing of services (high severity), but updates are typically reversible (can be reverted to prior values), placing this in Write rather than Destructive. Confidence is reduced due to empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name: cloudflare_update_dns_record

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Verdict

cloudflare_update_dns_record Rate-limited

cloudflare_update_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": {
    "cloudflare_update_dns_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cloudflare_update_dns_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about cloudflare_update_dns_record

What does the cloudflare_update_dns_record tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on cloudflare_update_dns_record? +

Register the Integrations MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cloudflare_update_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 Integrations MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cloudflare_update_dns_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit cloudflare_update_dns_record? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cloudflare_update_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 cloudflare_update_dns_record completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cloudflare_update_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 cloudflare_update_dns_record? +

cloudflare_update_dns_record is provided by the Integrations MCP server (shriram-vasudevan/integrations-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.