create_vzdump

A execute tool on the Proxmox MCP server.

SERVERProxmox MCP Server SOURCEgethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/gethosthewalrus-proxmox-mcp/create-vzdump.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_vzdump does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents invoke create_vzdump to trigger actions in Proxmox MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why create_vzdump is rated High

vzdump is Proxmox's backup/snapshot tool that executes a backup process against VMs or containers, reading data and writing backup archives. This is an Execute-level operation (triggers an external backup job) with potential high impact if misconfigured (e.g., wrong targets, storage exhaustion). Description is empty so confidence is reduced, but the name strongly implies backup execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_vzdump' — vzdump is the Proxmox backup utility that runs backup jobs on VMs/containers. Description is empty, lowering confidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_vzdump safely

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

create_vzdump Rate-limited

create_vzdump stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_vzdump": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_vzdump_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about create_vzdump

What does the create_vzdump tool do? +

create_vzdump is a execute tool on the Proxmox MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Proxmox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on create_vzdump? +

Register the Proxmox MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_vzdump: 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 Proxmox MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_vzdump? +

create_vzdump is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit create_vzdump? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_vzdump 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_vzdump completely? +

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

create_vzdump is provided by the Proxmox MCP Server MCP server (gethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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