restore_machine_from_backup

Restore a backup

SERVEREasyBits SOURCE@easybits.cloud/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/cloud-easybits-easybits/restore-machine-from-backup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What restore_machine_from_backup does on EasyBits

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

RISK

Why restore_machine_from_backup is rated Medium

Overwrites current machine state with backup, affecting running environment but potentially reversible via subsequent backups.

From the tool's definition restore backup on persistent Linux microVMs with root access

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs restore_machine_from_backup safely

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

restore_machine_from_backup Rate-limited

restore_machine_from_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_machine_from_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore_machine_from_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 EasyBits, apply this rule, and every restore_machine_from_backup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about restore_machine_from_backup

What does the restore_machine_from_backup tool do? +

Restore a backup. It is categorised as a Write tool in the EasyBits 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_machine_from_backup? +

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

What risk level is restore_machine_from_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit restore_machine_from_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the restore_machine_from_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_machine_from_backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for restore_machine_from_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_machine_from_backup? +

restore_machine_from_backup is provided by the EasyBits MCP server (@easybits.cloud/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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