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What list_domains does on Linode MCP Server
AI agents call list_domains 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.
Why list_domains is rated Low
This tool queries and retrieves domain information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that poses minimal risk if invoked by an AI agent, as it only exposes existing domain metadata.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_domains' with description 'Get a list of all domains' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.
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The rule that runs list_domains 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 list_domains, this is the rule to start with:
list_domains is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Linode MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_domains call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_domains
Get a list of all domains. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linode MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Linode MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_domains: 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.
list_domains is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_domains 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_domains. 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.
list_domains 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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