assign_ipv4_addresses

Assign IPv4 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-ipv4-addresses.md

WHAT IT DOES

What assign_ipv4_addresses does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents use assign_ipv4_addresses 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_ipv4_addresses is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies IP address assignments, which is reversible through reassignment or removal. It affects network configuration but does not delete data or execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius is medium—incorrect assignment could disrupt service availability or networking, but the action can be undone by reassigning addresses.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'assign_ipv4_addresses' and description 'Assign IPv4 addresses to Linodes' indicate the tool modifies network configuration by assigning IP addresses to instances.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs assign_ipv4_addresses 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_ipv4_addresses, this is the rule to start with:

assign_ipv4_addresses Rate-limited

assign_ipv4_addresses 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_ipv4_addresses": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_ipv4_addresses_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_ipv4_addresses call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about assign_ipv4_addresses

What does the assign_ipv4_addresses tool do? +

Assign IPv4 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_ipv4_addresses? +

Register the Linode MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for assign_ipv4_addresses: 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_ipv4_addresses? +

assign_ipv4_addresses is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit assign_ipv4_addresses? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the assign_ipv4_addresses 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_ipv4_addresses completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for assign_ipv4_addresses. 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_ipv4_addresses? +

assign_ipv4_addresses 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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