database_backup

Backup a database.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aapanel-mcp/database-backup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What database_backup does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why database_backup is rated Medium

Creating a backup is a Write operation as it produces a new artifact (the backup file). It does not delete or modify the original data, so it is not Destructive. Misuse could consume significant disk space or expose sensitive data, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition 'Backup a database' — creates a backup copy of the database

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

database_backup Rate-limited

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": {
    "database_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "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 Aapanel, apply this rule, and every database_backup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about database_backup

What does the database_backup tool do? +

Backup a database. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on database_backup? +

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

What risk level is database_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit database_backup? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 database_backup? +

database_backup 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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