ssh_create_remote_directory · Ssh Agent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ssh_create_remote_directory does on Ssh Agent

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ssh_create_remote_directory needs a policy

This tool creates directories on remote servers, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies the remote file system but does not execute arbitrary commands, delete data, or transfer funds.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ssh_create_remote_directory' and description (in Chinese) '在远程服务器上创建目录' meaning 'create directory on remote server' indicates file system modification via SSH.

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Verdict

ssh_create_remote_directory Rate-limited

ssh_create_remote_directory 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": {
    "ssh_create_remote_directory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ssh_create_remote_directory_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ssh_create_remote_directory

What does the ssh_create_remote_directory tool do? +

在远程服务器上创建目录. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ssh Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ssh_create_remote_directory? +

Register the Ssh Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ssh_create_remote_directory: 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 Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ssh_create_remote_directory? +

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

Can I rate-limit ssh_create_remote_directory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ssh_create_remote_directory 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_create_remote_directory completely? +

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

ssh_create_remote_directory is provided by the Ssh Agent MCP server (zhijun/ssh-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.