arvan_delete_ssh_key

Delete a registered SSH key by name.

SERVERArvanCloud MCP Server SOURCEdwin-gharibi/arvancloud-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/dwin-gharibi-arvancloud-mcp/arvan-delete-ssh-key.md

WHAT IT DOES

What arvan_delete_ssh_key does on ArvanCloud MCP Server

AI agents call arvan_delete_ssh_key to permanently remove resources in ArvanCloud MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why arvan_delete_ssh_key is rated Critical

Deleting SSH keys is an irreversible action that destroys authentication credentials. Once deleted, the key cannot be recovered, and any systems relying on that key for authentication will be compromised. This fits the Destructive category as it permanently removes data that cannot be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete'; description confirms 'Delete a registered SSH key by name.' SSH keys are security credentials whose deletion cannot be reversed and will prevent authentication.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs arvan_delete_ssh_key safely

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

arvan_delete_ssh_key Hidden

arvan_delete_ssh_key is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "arvan_delete_ssh_key"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ArvanCloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every arvan_delete_ssh_key call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about arvan_delete_ssh_key

What does the arvan_delete_ssh_key tool do? +

Delete a registered SSH key by name. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on arvan_delete_ssh_key? +

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

What risk level is arvan_delete_ssh_key? +

arvan_delete_ssh_key is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit arvan_delete_ssh_key? +

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

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

arvan_delete_ssh_key is provided by the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP server (dwin-gharibi/arvancloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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