restore_database_backup

Restore a MySQL database from a backup file

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/restore-database-backup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What restore_database_backup does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use restore_database_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 restore_database_backup is rated Medium

Restoring a database from backup is a reversible write operation—it overwrites current database contents with historical data, but the action can be undone by creating a new backup or restoring to a different point in time. It is not Destructive because the original data is not permanently lost (backups exist), and the operation is theoretically reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'restore_database_backup' and description 'Restore a MySQL database from a backup file' indicate the tool modifies database state by restoring data from a backup.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs restore_database_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 restore_database_backup, this is the rule to start with:

restore_database_backup Rate-limited

restore_database_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": {
    "restore_database_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore_database_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 restore_database_backup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about restore_database_backup

What does the restore_database_backup tool do? +

Restore a MySQL database from a backup file. 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 restore_database_backup? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for restore_database_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 restore_database_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit restore_database_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the restore_database_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 restore_database_backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for restore_database_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 restore_database_backup? +

restore_database_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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