enable_redirection_host · Nginx Proxy Manager MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What enable_redirection_host does on Nginx Proxy Manager MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why enable_redirection_host needs a policy

Enabling a redirection host modifies proxy infrastructure configuration. While reversible (can be disabled), it changes routing behavior and could redirect traffic unexpectedly if misused by an agent. The severity is medium rather than high because the blast radius is limited to traffic routing changes within this proxy manager, and the action is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'enable_redirection_host' and description 'Enable a redirection host' indicate a state-changing operation that modifies an existing redirection host configuration by enabling it.

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Verdict

enable_redirection_host Rate-limited

enable_redirection_host 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": {
    "enable_redirection_host": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "enable_redirection_host_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about enable_redirection_host

What does the enable_redirection_host tool do? +

Enable a redirection host. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Nginx Proxy Manager 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 enable_redirection_host? +

Register the Nginx Proxy Manager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for enable_redirection_host: 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 Nginx Proxy Manager MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is enable_redirection_host? +

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

Can I rate-limit enable_redirection_host? +

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

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

enable_redirection_host is provided by the Nginx Proxy Manager MCP server (verybigsad/nginx-proxy-manager-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.