GetGeneralOptions

Get general options/settings of Veeam Backup & Replication.

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 GetGeneralOptions does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents call GetGeneralOptions 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 GetGeneralOptions is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration and settings data from Veeam VBR without modifying anything. It is a Read operation. However, Veeam VBR general options may contain sensitive configuration details (credentials, backup paths, retention policies, alert settings) that could be valuable to an attacker for reconnaissance.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'GetGeneralOptions' and description states it 'Get general options/settings of Veeam Backup & Replication.' The verb 'Get' and lack of any modification language clearly indicate a read-only retrieval operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

GetGeneralOptions Allowed

GetGeneralOptions 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": {
    "GetGeneralOptions": {}
  }
}

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 GetGeneralOptions call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GetGeneralOptions

What does the GetGeneralOptions tool do? +

Get general options/settings of Veeam Backup & Replication. 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 GetGeneralOptions? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit GetGeneralOptions? +

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

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

GetGeneralOptions 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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