delete_backup_job

Delete a scheduled backup job.

SERVERProxmox MCP Server SOURCEgethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/gethosthewalrus-proxmox-mcp/delete-backup-job.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_backup_job does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents call delete_backup_job to permanently remove resources in Proxmox MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_backup_job is rated Critical

Deleting a backup job is a destructive action that irreversibly removes automated data protection. While it does not directly destroy data, it eliminates the scheduled process that would protect VMs/containers from data loss, preventing future backups from being created. This is more severe than Write (which is reversible) and constitutes permanent removal of infrastructure configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a scheduled backup job' — deletion of backup infrastructure is irreversible and removes data protection mechanisms.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_backup_job Hidden

delete_backup_job is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_backup_job"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 delete_backup_job call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_backup_job

What does the delete_backup_job tool do? +

Delete a scheduled backup job. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Proxmox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_backup_job? +

Register the Proxmox MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_backup_job: 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 delete_backup_job? +

delete_backup_job is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_backup_job? +

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

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

delete_backup_job 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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