ssh_delete_credential · SSH MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ssh_delete_credential does on SSH MCP Server

AI agents call ssh_delete_credential to permanently remove resources in SSH MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ssh_delete_credential needs a policy

Deleting a saved credential is an irreversible action; once removed, the credential configuration is gone and would need to be recreated. This could disrupt automated workflows or agent operations that rely on those credentials, making it Destructive in category with medium severity since it affects configuration/access data rather than production data or systems directly.

From the tool's definition 'Delete a saved SSH credential' — permanently removes a stored credential

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about ssh_delete_credential

What does the ssh_delete_credential tool do? +

Delete a saved SSH credential. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the SSH MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on ssh_delete_credential? +

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

What risk level is ssh_delete_credential? +

ssh_delete_credential is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit ssh_delete_credential? +

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

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

ssh_delete_credential is provided by the SSH MCP Server MCP server (widjis/mcp-ssh). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.