GetBackupObject

Get a specific backup object 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 GetBackupObject does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents call GetBackupObject 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 GetBackupObject is rated Low

This tool retrieves backup metadata or details by querying a backup object identifier. It performs a lookup/fetch operation without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The 'Get' verb and read-only operation pattern clearly places this in the Read category with low severity—an agent misusing this would only access backup information, not cause damage or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetBackupObject' and description 'Get a specific backup object by ID' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

GetBackupObject Allowed

GetBackupObject 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": {
    "GetBackupObject": {}
  }
}

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 GetBackupObject call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GetBackupObject

What does the GetBackupObject tool do? +

Get a specific backup object 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 GetBackupObject? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit GetBackupObject? +

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

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

GetBackupObject 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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