get_vpc_subnet

Get details for a specific subnet in a VPC

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/get-vpc-subnet.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_vpc_subnet does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why get_vpc_subnet is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration and status information about a VPC subnet. The verb 'get' and the absence of any modification language confirm this is a read-only query operation. Reading subnet details poses minimal security risk as it exposes no sensitive credentials and enables no destructive or financial actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_vpc_subnet' and description 'Get details for a specific subnet in a VPC' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_vpc_subnet Allowed

get_vpc_subnet is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_vpc_subnet": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 get_vpc_subnet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_vpc_subnet

What does the get_vpc_subnet tool do? +

Get details for a specific subnet in a VPC. 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_vpc_subnet? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_vpc_subnet? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_vpc_subnet 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_vpc_subnet completely? +

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

get_vpc_subnet 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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