create_domain_record

Create a new domain record

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/create-domain-record.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_domain_record does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents use create_domain_record 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 create_domain_record is rated Medium

This tool creates DNS records, which is a reversible Write operation. While DNS changes can affect service availability if misconfigured, the action itself is not destructive—records can be updated or deleted. The blast radius is medium: an agent could create malicious DNS records (e.g., redirecting traffic) but this would likely be detected and reversed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_domain_record' and description 'Create a new domain record' indicate reversible data creation. Domain records (A, CNAME, MX, etc.) are created but can be deleted or modified.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_domain_record Rate-limited

create_domain_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": {
    "create_domain_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_domain_record_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 create_domain_record call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_domain_record

What does the create_domain_record tool do? +

Create a new domain record. 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 create_domain_record? +

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

What risk level is create_domain_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_domain_record? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_domain_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 create_domain_record completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_domain_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 create_domain_record? +

create_domain_record 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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