pardon_ip · OPanel MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pardon_ip does on OPanel MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pardon_ip needs a policy

This tool removes an IP ban, reversibly modifying the ban list. It doesn't delete data permanently — the IP could be re-banned — making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. Misuse could allow previously banned malicious IPs back onto the server, giving it medium severity.

From the tool's definition Pardon an IP address from the ban list

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

pardon_ip Rate-limited

pardon_ip 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": {
    "pardon_ip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pardon_ip_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about pardon_ip

What does the pardon_ip tool do? +

Pardon an IP address from the ban list of the Minecraft server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OPanel MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pardon_ip? +

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

What risk level is pardon_ip? +

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

Can I rate-limit pardon_ip? +

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

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

pardon_ip is provided by the OPanel MCP server (opanel-mc/opanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.