mikrotik_restore_backup

Restores a system backup on MikroTik device

SERVERMikroTik Cursor MCP SOURCEkevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/kevinpez-mikrotik-cursor-mcp/mikrotik-restore-backup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_restore_backup does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

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

RISK

Why mikrotik_restore_backup is rated Critical

Restoring a backup on a network router replaces the entire active configuration with the backup contents. This is an irreversible overwrite of the current system state; any configuration changes made since the backup was taken will be permanently lost.

From the tool's definition Restores a system backup on MikroTik device — restoring a backup overwrites the entire current running configuration irreversibly

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mikrotik_restore_backup safely

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

mikrotik_restore_backup Hidden

mikrotik_restore_backup 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": [
    "mikrotik_restore_backup"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_restore_backup

What does the mikrotik_restore_backup tool do? +

Restores a system backup on MikroTik device. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MikroTik Cursor MCP 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 mikrotik_restore_backup? +

Register the MikroTik Cursor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_restore_backup: 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 MikroTik Cursor MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mikrotik_restore_backup? +

mikrotik_restore_backup 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 mikrotik_restore_backup? +

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

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

mikrotik_restore_backup is provided by the MikroTik Cursor MCP server (kevinpez/mikrotik-cursor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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