ssh_estimate_transfer

Estimate file transfer time over SSH.

SERVERZebbern Kali MCP SOURCEzebbern/zebbern-kali-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/zebbern-zebbern-kali-mcp/ssh-estimate-transfer.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ssh_estimate_transfer does on Zebbern Kali MCP

AI agents call ssh_estimate_transfer to retrieve information from Zebbern Kali MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ssh_estimate_transfer is rated Low

The tool only estimates (calculates/predicts) file transfer time — a read/computational operation with no side effects. It does not actually transfer files or execute commands on remote systems. However, given the broader Kali Linux penetration testing context and sibling tools focused on offensive security, there is some risk of misuse, but the described functionality is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Estimate file transfer time over SSH

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ssh_estimate_transfer safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Zebbern Kali MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ssh_estimate_transfer, this is the rule to start with:

ssh_estimate_transfer Allowed

ssh_estimate_transfer is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ssh_estimate_transfer": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Zebbern Kali MCP, apply this rule, and every ssh_estimate_transfer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ssh_estimate_transfer

What does the ssh_estimate_transfer tool do? +

Estimate file transfer time over SSH. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Zebbern Kali MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ssh_estimate_transfer? +

Register the Zebbern Kali MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ssh_estimate_transfer: 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 Zebbern Kali MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ssh_estimate_transfer? +

ssh_estimate_transfer is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit ssh_estimate_transfer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ssh_estimate_transfer 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_estimate_transfer completely? +

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

ssh_estimate_transfer is provided by the Zebbern Kali MCP server (zebbern/zebbern-kali-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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