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get_linode_interface

Get a specific interface for a Linode

How to control get_linode_interface ↓

What get_linode_interface does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents call get_linode_interface to retrieve information from Linode MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why get_linode_interface needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about a network interface associated with a Linode instance. The 'get' verb and the read-only nature of querying interface details classify it as a Read operation. Severity is low because retrieving interface metadata poses minimal risk—it does not modify infrastructure, execute commands, delete resources, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_linode_interface' and description 'Get a specific interface for a Linode' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or code execution.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_linode_interface gives an agent:

How to control get_linode_interface

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Linode MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_linode_interface:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_linode_interface": {}
  }
}

get_linode_interface is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Linode MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about get_linode_interface

What does the get_linode_interface tool do? +

Get a specific interface for a Linode. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linode MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_linode_interface? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_linode_interface? +

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

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

get_linode_interface 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.

Enforce policy on every Linode MCP Server tool call.

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