restore_model · Betaflight MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What restore_model does on Betaflight MCP Server

AI agents use restore_model 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 restore_model needs a policy

Restoring from a backup is a Write operation—it modifies the drone's configuration state reversibly (can be backed up and restored again). It's not Destructive because the operation is reversible and doesn't permanently delete data. It's not Execute because it doesn't run arbitrary code or trigger unpredictable side effects; it applies a known saved state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'restore_model' with description 'Restaurar un modelo desde un backup' (Restore a model from a backup) indicates loading/applying saved configuration state to a drone flight controller.

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Verdict

restore_model Rate-limited

restore_model 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": {
    "restore_model": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore_model_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about restore_model

What does the restore_model tool do? +

Restaurar un modelo desde un backup. 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 restore_model? +

Register the Betaflight MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for restore_model: 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 restore_model? +

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

Can I rate-limit restore_model? +

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

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

restore_model 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.