file_compress

Compress a file or directory into an archive.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aapanel-mcp/file-compress.md

WHAT IT DOES

What file_compress does on Aapanel

AI agents use file_compress 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 file_compress is rated Medium

This tool creates a new archive file from existing files/directories. It's a Write operation as it creates new data (the archive) without destroying the originals. Misuse could lead to unintended archiving of sensitive files or filling disk space, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Compress a file or directory into an archive

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

file_compress Rate-limited

file_compress 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": {
    "file_compress": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "file_compress_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 file_compress call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about file_compress

What does the file_compress tool do? +

Compress a file or directory into an archive. 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 file_compress? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for file_compress: 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 file_compress? +

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

Can I rate-limit file_compress? +

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

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

file_compress 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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