update_sftp_connection

Update an existing SFTP connection

SERVERAdButler SOURCEadbutler/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 71 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/update-sftp-connection.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_sftp_connection does on AdButler

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.

RISK

Why update_sftp_connection is rated Medium

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

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_sftp_connection safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AdButler, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_sftp_connection, this is the rule to start with:

update_sftp_connection Rate-limited

update_sftp_connection 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": {
    "update_sftp_connection": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_sftp_connection_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 AdButler, apply this rule, and every update_sftp_connection call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_sftp_connection

What does the update_sftp_connection tool do? +

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.

What parameters does update_sftp_connection accept? +

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.

How do I enforce a policy on update_sftp_connection? +

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.

What risk level is update_sftp_connection? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_sftp_connection? +

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.

How do I block update_sftp_connection completely? +

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.

What MCP server provides update_sftp_connection? +

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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