ftp_create

Create a new FTP user.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ftp_create does on Aapanel

AI agents use ftp_create 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 ftp_create is rated Medium

This tool creates new FTP user accounts, which is a Write operation as it adds data to the system. The severity is high because misconfiguration could grant unintended access to sensitive files on the server, and an AI agent without proper authorization checks could create backdoor accounts or excessive users that disrupt service.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ftp_create' and description 'Create a new FTP user' indicate this creates a new FTP user account, which is a reversible write operation that modifies system state by adding authentication credentials and access permissions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ftp_create Rate-limited

ftp_create 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": {
    "ftp_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ftp_create_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 ftp_create call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ftp_create

What does the ftp_create tool do? +

Create a new FTP user. 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 ftp_create? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ftp_create? +

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

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

ftp_create 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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