edit_cron_job

Edit an existing cron job

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What edit_cron_job does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use edit_cron_job 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.

RISK

Why edit_cron_job is rated Medium

Editing a cron job modifies an existing scheduled task configuration. This is reversible (you can revert the cron job settings), placing it in the Write category. However, severity is high because a misconfigured cron job could execute malicious commands on a schedule, cause system instability, exfiltrate data, or consume resources — the downstream impact of a bad edit is significant even if the edit itself is…

From the tool's definition Edit an existing cron job

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs edit_cron_job safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and cPanel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For edit_cron_job, this is the rule to start with:

edit_cron_job Rate-limited

edit_cron_job 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": {
    "edit_cron_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_cron_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect cPanel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every edit_cron_job call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edit_cron_job

What does the edit_cron_job tool do? +

Edit an existing cron job. 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 edit_cron_job? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for edit_cron_job: 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 edit_cron_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_cron_job? +

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

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

edit_cron_job 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.

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