mikrotik_export_dns_config · MikroTik MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_export_dns_config does on MikroTik MCP

AI agents use mikrotik_export_dns_config to create or update resources in MikroTik MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MikroTik MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mikrotik_export_dns_config needs a policy

Exporting configuration to a file is a Write operation — it creates a new file artifact on the device or filesystem. It does not delete or modify network settings, but it does produce a new persistent file. Severity is medium because the exported file could contain sensitive network configuration data (DNS entries, possibly credentials), and creating files on a router has moderate blast radius.

From the tool's definition Exports DNS configuration to a file

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

mikrotik_export_dns_config Rate-limited

mikrotik_export_dns_config 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": {
    "mikrotik_export_dns_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mikrotik_export_dns_config_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_export_dns_config

What does the mikrotik_export_dns_config tool do? +

Exports DNS configuration to a file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MikroTik MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mikrotik_export_dns_config? +

Register the MikroTik MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_export_dns_config: 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 MikroTik MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mikrotik_export_dns_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_export_dns_config? +

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

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

mikrotik_export_dns_config is provided by the MikroTik MCP server (tarcisiodier/mcp-mikrotik). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.