config_set_basic_auth

Configure HTTP basic authentication for the panel.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aapanel-mcp/config-set-basic-auth.md

WHAT IT DOES

What config_set_basic_auth does on Aapanel

AI agents use config_set_basic_auth to create or update resources in Aapanel, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Aapanel environment.

RISK

Why config_set_basic_auth is rated Medium

This tool modifies security configuration (basic auth credentials/settings) for the aaPanel management interface. It is reversible (can be reconfigured), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is high because misconfiguration could lock out legitimate administrators or weaken authentication, affecting the entire panel's security posture and availability.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'config_set_basic_auth' and description 'Configure HTTP basic authentication for the panel' indicate modification of authentication settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs config_set_basic_auth safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Aapanel, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For config_set_basic_auth, this is the rule to start with:

config_set_basic_auth Rate-limited

config_set_basic_auth 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": {
    "config_set_basic_auth": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "config_set_basic_auth_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 Aapanel, apply this rule, and every config_set_basic_auth call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about config_set_basic_auth

What does the config_set_basic_auth tool do? +

Configure HTTP basic authentication for the panel. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on config_set_basic_auth? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for config_set_basic_auth: 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 Aapanel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is config_set_basic_auth? +

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

Can I rate-limit config_set_basic_auth? +

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

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

config_set_basic_auth is provided by the Aapanel MCP server (nipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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