create_homedir_backup

Create a backup of the home directory files

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_homedir_backup does on cPanel MCP Server

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

RISK

Why create_homedir_backup is rated Medium

This tool creates a new backup object, which is a reversible write operation. While backups are generally protective, the creation itself modifies the system state (adds backup data, consumes storage).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_homedir_backup' and description 'Create a backup of the home directory files' indicate the tool creates a backup artifact (a new file or data structure) without deleting or modifying the original home directory.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_homedir_backup safely

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

create_homedir_backup Rate-limited

create_homedir_backup 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": {
    "create_homedir_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_homedir_backup_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about create_homedir_backup

What does the create_homedir_backup tool do? +

Create a backup of the home directory files. It is categorised as a Write tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_homedir_backup? +

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

What risk level is create_homedir_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_homedir_backup? +

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

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

create_homedir_backup is provided by the cPanel MCP Server MCP server (0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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