panel_sync_time

Sync server time with NTP.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What panel_sync_time does on Aapanel

AI agents invoke panel_sync_time to trigger actions in Aapanel. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why panel_sync_time is rated High

Syncing server time triggers an external NTP operation that actively changes the system clock. This is an Execute-category action because it runs an external operation (NTP sync) with side effects on the system. Misuse could disrupt time-sensitive services, logging, certificates, and scheduled tasks, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Sync server time with NTP

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

panel_sync_time Rate-limited

panel_sync_time stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "panel_sync_time": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "panel_sync_time_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about panel_sync_time

What does the panel_sync_time tool do? +

Sync server time with NTP. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on panel_sync_time? +

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

panel_sync_time is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit panel_sync_time? +

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

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

panel_sync_time 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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