harden_set_basic_auth

Enable HTTP basic auth for the panel (double authentication layer).

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/harden-set-basic-auth.md

WHAT IT DOES

What harden_set_basic_auth does on Aapanel

AI agents use harden_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 harden_set_basic_auth is rated Medium

This tool modifies panel authentication configuration by enabling HTTP basic auth, which is a reversible configuration change. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read state (Read). It is a Write operation that alters system security settings.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'harden_set_basic_auth' and description 'Enable HTTP basic auth for the panel (double authentication layer)' indicate modification of security configuration settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

harden_set_basic_auth Rate-limited

harden_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": {
    "harden_set_basic_auth": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "harden_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 harden_set_basic_auth call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about harden_set_basic_auth

What does the harden_set_basic_auth tool do? +

Enable HTTP basic auth for the panel (double authentication layer). 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 harden_set_basic_auth? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for harden_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 harden_set_basic_auth? +

harden_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 harden_set_basic_auth? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the harden_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 harden_set_basic_auth completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for harden_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 harden_set_basic_auth? +

harden_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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