file_unzip

Extract an archive file.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

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/aapanel-mcp/file-unzip.md

WHAT IT DOES

What file_unzip does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why file_unzip is rated Low

Even though file_unzip only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

file_unzip Allowed

file_unzip 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": {
    "file_unzip": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Aapanel, apply this rule, and every file_unzip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about file_unzip

What does the file_unzip tool do? +

Extract an archive file. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on file_unzip? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit file_unzip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the file_unzip 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_unzip completely? +

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

file_unzip 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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