create_redirect · cPanel MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_redirect does on cPanel MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_redirect needs a policy

Creating a URL redirect is a write operation that modifies the hosting configuration by adding a new redirect rule. It creates or modifies data reversibly—redirects can be updated or deleted.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_redirect' and description 'Create a URL redirect' indicate creation of a new resource (a URL redirect rule). This is a reversible modification operation.

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Verdict

create_redirect Rate-limited

create_redirect 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": {
    "create_redirect": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_redirect_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_redirect

What does the create_redirect tool do? +

Create a URL redirect. It is categorised as a Write tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_redirect? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_redirect: 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 cPanel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_redirect? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_redirect? +

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

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

create_redirect is provided by the cPanel MCP Server MCP server (0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

create_redirect is one line of cPanel MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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