import_ssh_key

Import an SSH public or private key

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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This record as markdown: /tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/import-ssh-key.md

WHAT IT DOES

What import_ssh_key does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use import_ssh_key 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 import_ssh_key is rated Medium

Importing SSH keys creates or adds authentication material to the hosting account, enabling new access paths. While not immediately destructive, this is a Write operation that modifies system security configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool imports SSH keys (public or private). The description explicitly states 'Import an SSH public or private key', which creates or modifies authentication credentials.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

import_ssh_key Rate-limited

import_ssh_key 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": {
    "import_ssh_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_ssh_key_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 import_ssh_key call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_ssh_key

What does the import_ssh_key tool do? +

Import an SSH public or private key. 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 import_ssh_key? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit import_ssh_key? +

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

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

import_ssh_key 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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