mittwald_user_ssh_key_import · Mittwald MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_user_ssh_key_import does on Mittwald MCP Server

AI agents use mittwald_user_ssh_key_import 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_import needs a policy

This tool creates a new SSH key entry in the user's account by importing a public key from the local filesystem. This is a Write operation as it adds/modifies authentication credentials reversibly (SSH keys can be removed later).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Import an existing SSH key' and 'Imports an existing SSH public key from the local filesystem.' The action is importing/adding a new SSH public key to the user's account.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

mittwald_user_ssh_key_import Rate-limited

mittwald_user_ssh_key_import 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_import": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mittwald_user_ssh_key_import_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_import

What does the mittwald_user_ssh_key_import tool do? +

Import an existing (local) SSH key.. Imports an existing SSH public key from the local filesystem. 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_import? +

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

mittwald_user_ssh_key_import 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_import? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mittwald_user_ssh_key_import 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_import completely? +

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

mittwald_user_ssh_key_import 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.