fleet_backup_all · Betaflight MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What fleet_backup_all does on Betaflight MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why fleet_backup_all needs a policy

The tool connects to multiple registered drones and backs up their configurations. Backing up involves reading config from each drone and writing that data to storage. It is a Write operation (creating backup files/records).

From the tool's definition 'backup its config' — the tool reads configuration from each drone and writes/stores backup data sequentially across the fleet

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

fleet_backup_all Rate-limited

fleet_backup_all 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": {
    "fleet_backup_all": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "fleet_backup_all_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about fleet_backup_all

What does the fleet_backup_all tool do? +

Sequentially connect to each registered drone, backup its config,. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Betaflight 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 fleet_backup_all? +

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

What risk level is fleet_backup_all? +

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

Can I rate-limit fleet_backup_all? +

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

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

fleet_backup_all is provided by the Betaflight MCP Server MCP server (jir13/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.