assign_ips

Assign IP addresses to Linodes

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/assign-ips.md

WHAT IT DOES

What assign_ips does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why assign_ips is rated Medium

This tool modifies network configuration by assigning IP addresses to Linode instances. While the change is reversible (IPs can be reassigned), it affects critical infrastructure networking and could disrupt service availability or enable unauthorized access if misused by a compromised agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'assign_ips' and description 'Assign IP addresses to Linodes' indicate modification of network configuration on cloud instances. Assignment of IPs is a reversible configuration change that modifies infrastructure state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs assign_ips safely

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

assign_ips Rate-limited

assign_ips 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": {
    "assign_ips": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_ips_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about assign_ips

What does the assign_ips tool do? +

Assign IP addresses to Linodes. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linode 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 assign_ips? +

Register the Linode MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for assign_ips: 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 Linode MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is assign_ips? +

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

Can I rate-limit assign_ips? +

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

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

assign_ips is provided by the Linode MCP Server MCP server (takashito/linode-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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