get_vzdump_defaults

Get the default vzdump configuration for a node.

SERVERProxmox MCP Server SOURCEgethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What get_vzdump_defaults does on Proxmox MCP Server

AI agents call get_vzdump_defaults to retrieve information from Proxmox MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_vzdump_defaults is rated Low

This tool queries and returns existing backup configuration defaults for a Proxmox node. It performs a read-only operation with no ability to modify infrastructure, execute commands, or cause irreversible changes. The low severity reflects that obtaining configuration information poses minimal risk even if retrieved by an unauthorized agent.

From the tool's definition 'Get the default vzdump configuration for a node' - retrieves configuration defaults without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_vzdump_defaults Allowed

get_vzdump_defaults is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_vzdump_defaults": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 get_vzdump_defaults call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_vzdump_defaults

What does the get_vzdump_defaults tool do? +

Get the default vzdump configuration for a node. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Proxmox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_vzdump_defaults? +

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

get_vzdump_defaults is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_vzdump_defaults? +

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

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

get_vzdump_defaults 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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