list_ssh_keys

List all SSH keys 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-ssh-keys.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_ssh_keys does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents call list_ssh_keys 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_ssh_keys is rated Low

This tool queries and returns existing SSH keys without modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a straightforward read operation that merely enumerates data already present on the account.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_ssh_keys' and description states 'List all SSH keys on the account' — a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_ssh_keys Allowed

list_ssh_keys 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_ssh_keys": {}
  }
}

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_ssh_keys call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_ssh_keys

What does the list_ssh_keys tool do? +

List all SSH keys 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_ssh_keys? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_ssh_keys? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_ssh_keys 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_ssh_keys completely? +

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

list_ssh_keys 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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