DeleteBackupObject

Delete a specific object from a backup.

SERVERVeeam VBR v13 MCP Server SOURCEkid-boy/veeam-mcp-13

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What DeleteBackupObject does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents call DeleteBackupObject to permanently remove resources in Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why DeleteBackupObject is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly removes backup data, which cannot be undone. In a Veeam Backup & Replication infrastructure context, deleting backup objects destroys recovery points and data integrity. An AI agent misusing this could permanently lose critical backups, preventing recovery of systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'DeleteBackupObject' and description 'Delete a specific object from a backup' explicitly indicate irreversible deletion of backup data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs DeleteBackupObject safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For DeleteBackupObject, this is the rule to start with:

DeleteBackupObject Hidden

DeleteBackupObject 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": [
    "DeleteBackupObject"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, apply this rule, and every DeleteBackupObject call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about DeleteBackupObject

What does the DeleteBackupObject tool do? +

Delete a specific object from a backup. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server 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 DeleteBackupObject? +

Register the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for DeleteBackupObject: 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 Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is DeleteBackupObject? +

DeleteBackupObject 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 DeleteBackupObject? +

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

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

DeleteBackupObject is provided by the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server (kid-boy/veeam-mcp-13). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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