ensure_passenger_deps

Install/update dependencies for a registered application (npm install, pip install, etc.)

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ensure_passenger_deps does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents invoke ensure_passenger_deps to trigger actions in cPanel MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why ensure_passenger_deps is rated High

This tool runs package manager commands (npm install, pip install) on the server, which constitutes executing external processes. This can install arbitrary code packages, potentially introducing malicious dependencies or consuming server resources. The blast radius is high as it could affect production application dependencies.

From the tool's definition Install/update dependencies for a registered application (npm install, pip install, etc.)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ensure_passenger_deps Rate-limited

ensure_passenger_deps stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ensure_passenger_deps": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ensure_passenger_deps_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 ensure_passenger_deps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ensure_passenger_deps

What does the ensure_passenger_deps tool do? +

Install/update dependencies for a registered application (npm install, pip install, etc.). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ensure_passenger_deps? +

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

ensure_passenger_deps is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit ensure_passenger_deps? +

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

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

ensure_passenger_deps 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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