AI agents use create_sftp_connection to create or update resources in AdButler — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AdButler environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
host | string | — | SFTP host |
name | string | — | Connection name |
path | string | — | Remote path |
port | number | — | SFTP port |
password | string | — | SFTP password |
username | string | — | SFTP username |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Creating an SFTP connection establishes a new data transport mechanism and stores connection credentials/configuration. While this is not destructive (the connection can be deleted/reconfigured), it modifies system state and could enable unauthorized data exfiltration if an agent creates a malicious connection.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_sftp_connection' and description 'Create a new SFTP connection' indicate the tool creates a new configuration/resource in the AdButler system. This is a reversible state change typical of Write operations.
Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path) · Accepts URL/endpoint input (host) · Handles credentials or secrets (password)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Create a new SFTP connection. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AdButler MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
create_sftp_connection accepts 6 parameters: host, name, path, port, password, username. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_sftp_connection: 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 AdButler. Nothing to install.
create_sftp_connection is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_sftp_connection 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_sftp_connection. 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.
create_sftp_connection is provided by the AdButler MCP server (adbutler/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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