list_cron_jobs

List all cron jobs on the account

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/list-cron-jobs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_cron_jobs does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents call list_cron_jobs to retrieve information from cPanel MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_cron_jobs is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays existing cron job configurations without creating, modifying, or deleting them. It is a pure query operation with no side effects on the system state. While cron job details could potentially inform an attacker about scheduled tasks, listing jobs alone does not directly cause harm and is a standard read operation typical of hosting control panels.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_cron_jobs' and description 'List all cron jobs on the account' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_cron_jobs Allowed

list_cron_jobs is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_cron_jobs": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 list_cron_jobs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_cron_jobs

What does the list_cron_jobs tool do? +

List all cron jobs on the account. It is categorised as a Read tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_cron_jobs? +

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

list_cron_jobs is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_cron_jobs? +

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

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

list_cron_jobs 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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