proxmox_setup_mfa

Setup multi-factor authentication for Proxmox users

SERVERMCP Proxmox Server SOURCEbsahane/mcp-proxmox

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/bsahane-mcp-proxmox/proxmox-setup-mfa.md

WHAT IT DOES

What proxmox_setup_mfa does on MCP Proxmox Server

AI agents use proxmox_setup_mfa to create or update resources in MCP Proxmox Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Proxmox Server environment.

RISK

Why proxmox_setup_mfa is rated Medium

This tool modifies user security settings (MFA configuration) in a reversible manner—MFA can be disabled, reconfigured, or adjusted. While it touches sensitive authentication infrastructure, it is not destructive (no data deletion), not financial, and not execute-level code/command invocation. It is a Write operation because it creates or updates MFA settings.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'proxmox_setup_mfa' and description 'Setup multi-factor authentication for Proxmox users' indicate creation/modification of authentication configuration settings for user accounts.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs proxmox_setup_mfa safely

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

proxmox_setup_mfa Rate-limited

proxmox_setup_mfa 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": {
    "proxmox_setup_mfa": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "proxmox_setup_mfa_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 MCP Proxmox Server, apply this rule, and every proxmox_setup_mfa call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about proxmox_setup_mfa

What does the proxmox_setup_mfa tool do? +

Setup multi-factor authentication for Proxmox users. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Proxmox Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on proxmox_setup_mfa? +

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

What risk level is proxmox_setup_mfa? +

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

Can I rate-limit proxmox_setup_mfa? +

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

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

proxmox_setup_mfa is provided by the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server (bsahane/mcp-proxmox). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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