GetBackup

Get details of a specific backup dataset by ID.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What GetBackup does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents call GetBackup to retrieve information from Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why GetBackup is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about an existing backup by its ID. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects on the backup dataset or infrastructure. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could only gather information about backups, which does not compromise backup integrity or operational safety.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetBackup' and description 'Get details of a specific backup dataset by ID' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of backup data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs GetBackup 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 GetBackup, this is the rule to start with:

GetBackup Allowed

GetBackup 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": {
    "GetBackup": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 GetBackup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GetBackup

What does the GetBackup tool do? +

Get details of a specific backup dataset by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on GetBackup? +

Register the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GetBackup: 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 GetBackup? +

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

Can I rate-limit GetBackup? +

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

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

GetBackup 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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