set_php_ini_directives

Set PHP INI directives (e.g., memory_limit, upload_max_filesize)

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 set_php_ini_directives does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use set_php_ini_directives 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 set_php_ini_directives is rated Medium

This tool modifies PHP configuration settings for a hosting account. While reversible (settings can be changed back), misconfigured PHP directives can have significant security and stability impacts — e.g., disabling safe limits, enabling dangerous functions, or allowing excessive resource usage. It is a Write operation with high severity due to potential for security misconfigurations.

From the tool's definition Set PHP INI directives (e.g., memory_limit, upload_max_filesize)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_php_ini_directives Rate-limited

set_php_ini_directives 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": {
    "set_php_ini_directives": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_php_ini_directives_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 set_php_ini_directives call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_php_ini_directives

What does the set_php_ini_directives tool do? +

Set PHP INI directives (e.g., memory_limit, upload_max_filesize). 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 set_php_ini_directives? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_php_ini_directives? +

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

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

set_php_ini_directives 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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