mittwald_ssh_user_update

Update an existing SSH user.

SERVERMittwald MCP Server SOURCEmittwald/mcp-server

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/mittwald-mcp-server/mittwald-ssh-user-update.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_ssh_user_update does on Mittwald MCP Server

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

RISK

Why mittwald_ssh_user_update is rated Medium

This tool modifies SSH user accounts, which affects system access credentials and authentication. While reversible (users can be updated again), this is a sensitive operation that could grant or alter access permissions. It is Write (not Execute) because it updates a configuration object rather than running arbitrary commands.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mittwald_ssh_user_update' and description 'Update an existing SSH user' indicate modification of SSH user configuration/credentials, which is a write operation that alters authentication settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mittwald_ssh_user_update safely

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

mittwald_ssh_user_update Rate-limited

mittwald_ssh_user_update 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": {
    "mittwald_ssh_user_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mittwald_ssh_user_update_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 Mittwald MCP Server, apply this rule, and every mittwald_ssh_user_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mittwald_ssh_user_update

What does the mittwald_ssh_user_update tool do? +

Update an existing SSH user. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mittwald MCP 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 mittwald_ssh_user_update? +

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

What risk level is mittwald_ssh_user_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit mittwald_ssh_user_update? +

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

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

mittwald_ssh_user_update is provided by the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server (mittwald/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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