unifi_list_backups

List available backups on the controller. Returns filename, datetime, size, and version for each backup.

SERVERUniFi Access MCP SOURCEpypi:unifi-protect-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What unifi_list_backups does on UniFi Access MCP

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

RISK

Why unifi_list_backups is rated Low

This tool only retrieves metadata about existing backups (filename, datetime, size, version). It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations. The action is purely informational and read-only, making it a Read category risk with low severity since exposure would only allow an agent to discover what backups exist, not modify or restore them.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_backups' and description 'List available backups on the controller. Returns filename, datetime, size, and version for each backup' indicates a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs unifi_list_backups safely

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

unifi_list_backups Allowed

unifi_list_backups 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": {
    "unifi_list_backups": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about unifi_list_backups

What does the unifi_list_backups tool do? +

List available backups on the controller. Returns filename, datetime, size, and version for each backup. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UniFi Access MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on unifi_list_backups? +

Register the UniFi Access MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unifi_list_backups: 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 UniFi Access MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is unifi_list_backups? +

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

Can I rate-limit unifi_list_backups? +

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

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

unifi_list_backups is provided by the UniFi Access MCP server (pypi:unifi-protect-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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