crontab_get_backup_list

Get backup list for a cron job.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aapanel-mcp/crontab-get-backup-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What crontab_get_backup_list does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why crontab_get_backup_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves backup information for a cron job without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that queries existing backup data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker would only gain visibility into backup metadata without the ability to restore, delete, or manipulate backups.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get backup list', indicating data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crontab_get_backup_list safely

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

crontab_get_backup_list Allowed

crontab_get_backup_list 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": {
    "crontab_get_backup_list": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about crontab_get_backup_list

What does the crontab_get_backup_list tool do? +

Get backup list for a cron job. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on crontab_get_backup_list? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crontab_get_backup_list: 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 Aapanel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is crontab_get_backup_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit crontab_get_backup_list? +

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

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

crontab_get_backup_list is provided by the Aapanel MCP server (nipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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