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ssh_keys_delete

Remove an SSH key from the account. DESTRUCTIVE: any instances relying on this key may lose access. Confirm with the user before invoking.

Part of the Mcp server.

ssh_keys_delete can permanently delete data in Mcp, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call ssh_keys_delete to permanently remove or destroy resources in Mcp. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call ssh_keys_delete in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Mcp. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "ssh_keys_delete"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access ssh_keys_delete gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so ssh_keys_delete only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the ssh_keys_delete tool do? +

Remove an SSH key from the account. DESTRUCTIVE: any instances relying on this key may lose access. Confirm with the user before invoking.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp 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 ssh_keys_delete? +

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

What risk level is ssh_keys_delete? +

ssh_keys_delete 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 ssh_keys_delete? +

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

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

ssh_keys_delete is provided by the MCP server (massed-compute-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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