AI agents use update_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 |
|---|---|---|---|
id | number | Yes | SFTP connection ID |
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.
This tool modifies existing SFTP connection configuration (credentials, host, port, authentication details, etc.) reversibly. It is Write-category because the changes can be undone by updating again or reverting to a previous configuration.
From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Update an existing SFTP connection'. The term 'update' indicates modification of configuration data. SFTP connection details are sensitive credentials and settings that enable file transfer operations.
Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path) · Accepts URL/endpoint input (host) · Handles credentials or secrets (password)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Update an existing 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.
update_sftp_connection accepts 7 parameters: id, host, name, path, port, password, username. Required: id. 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 update_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.
update_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 update_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 update_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.
update_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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