get_zone_file

Get DNS zone file for a domain

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-zone-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_zone_file does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents call get_zone_file 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_zone_file is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays DNS zone file contents, which is a read-only operation. It has no side effects on infrastructure, does not execute commands, and does not modify or delete data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could view DNS configuration but cannot alter routing, delete records, or compromise infrastructure through this tool alone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_zone_file' and description 'Get DNS zone file for a domain' indicate a retrieval operation that queries DNS configuration data without modifying, executing external operations, or causing destructive effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_zone_file Allowed

get_zone_file 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_zone_file": {}
  }
}

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_zone_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_zone_file

What does the get_zone_file tool do? +

Get DNS zone file for a domain. 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_zone_file? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_zone_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_zone_file 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_zone_file completely? +

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

get_zone_file 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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