cdp_login

POST /authentication?action=login

SERVERCDP MCP Server SOURCEatharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/atharva-joshi77-cdp-mcp/cdp-login.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_login does on CDP MCP Server

AI agents invoke cdp_login to trigger actions in CDP MCP Server. 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 cdp_login is rated High

This tool performs a POST to an authentication endpoint with an explicit action parameter, meaning it executes an external operation (creating a session or issuing an auth token) rather than simply reading data. It is not purely a read, nor is it destructive or financial, but it does trigger state changes on the server (session/token creation), placing it in Execute.

From the tool's definition POST /authentication?action=login — triggers an external authentication operation with side effects (session creation, token issuance)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cdp_login safely

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

cdp_login Rate-limited

cdp_login 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": {
    "cdp_login": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cdp_login_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 CDP MCP Server, apply this rule, and every cdp_login call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cdp_login

What does the cdp_login tool do? +

POST /authentication?action=login. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the CDP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on cdp_login? +

Register the CDP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cdp_login: 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 CDP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cdp_login? +

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

Can I rate-limit cdp_login? +

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

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

cdp_login is provided by the CDP MCP Server MCP server (atharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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