create_backup

A write tool on the 1Panel MCP server.

SERVER1Panel MCP Server SOURCEeaveluo/1panel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/eaveluo-1panel-mcp/create-backup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_backup does on 1Panel MCP Server

AI agents use create_backup to create or update resources in 1Panel MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your 1Panel MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why create_backup is rated Medium

This tool creates a new backup artifact, which is a write operation (data creation) rather than a destructive one. While backups are important for recovery, creating a backup itself is reversible—backups can be deleted or overwritten.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_backup' and description 'Create backup' indicate a write operation that creates backup data. The 1Panel server context shows this is for infrastructure management including databases and system files.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_backup safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 1Panel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_backup, this is the rule to start with:

create_backup Rate-limited

create_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": {
    "create_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_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 1Panel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every create_backup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_backup

What does the create_backup tool do? +

create_backup is a write tool on the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the 1Panel 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 create_backup? +

Register the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 1Panel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_backup? +

create_backup is provided by the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server (eaveluo/1panel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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