restore_file_backup

Restore a file from a backup

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-file-backup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What restore_file_backup does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use restore_file_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_file_backup is rated Medium

File restoration is a write operation that modifies existing files reversibly (the previous state remains in backups). While it has significant blast radius in a hosting environment (could overwrite critical application files, configuration, or user data), it does not irreversibly destroy data (Destructive category requires permanent deletion/loss).

From the tool's definition Tool named 'restore_file_backup' with description 'Restore a file from a backup' indicates file restoration—a reversible write operation that modifies the current state by overwriting files with backup versions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs restore_file_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_file_backup, this is the rule to start with:

restore_file_backup Rate-limited

restore_file_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_file_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore_file_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_file_backup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about restore_file_backup

What does the restore_file_backup tool do? +

Restore a file from a backup. 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_file_backup? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for restore_file_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_file_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit restore_file_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the restore_file_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_file_backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for restore_file_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_file_backup? +

restore_file_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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