mittwald_user_ssh_key_create · Mittwald MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_user_ssh_key_create does on Mittwald MCP Server

AI agents use mittwald_user_ssh_key_create 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mittwald_user_ssh_key_create needs a policy

This tool creates new security credentials (SSH key pairs) that are stored/imported into the user's account. While not destructive (the operation is reversible via key deletion), it goes beyond reading data and constitutes a material modification to the user's authentication infrastructure.

From the tool's definition 'Create and import a new SSH key' — the tool generates a new SSH key pair and imports the public key, which creates new authentication credentials.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

mittwald_user_ssh_key_create Rate-limited

mittwald_user_ssh_key_create 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_user_ssh_key_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mittwald_user_ssh_key_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Mittwald MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mittwald_user_ssh_key_create

What does the mittwald_user_ssh_key_create tool do? +

Create and import a new SSH key.. Generates a new SSH key pair and imports the public key. 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_user_ssh_key_create? +

Register the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mittwald_user_ssh_key_create: 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_user_ssh_key_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit mittwald_user_ssh_key_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mittwald_user_ssh_key_create 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_user_ssh_key_create completely? +

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

mittwald_user_ssh_key_create 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.