GetServerTime

Get the current date and time on the Veeam Backup server. Does not require authentication.

Server Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server kid-boy/veeam-mcp-13
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What GetServerTime does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

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

Why GetServerTime needs a policy

This tool only reads and returns server time data. It performs no modifications, executions, deletions, or financial operations. The action is purely informational with minimal blast radius even if misused by an AI agent. Low severity is appropriate as time information is non-sensitive and cannot be leveraged for significant harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetServerTime' and description 'Get the current date and time on the Veeam Backup server' indicates a query operation that retrieves time information with no side effects.

Questions about GetServerTime

What does the GetServerTime tool do? +

Get the current date and time on the Veeam Backup server. Does not require authentication. 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 GetServerTime? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit GetServerTime? +

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

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

GetServerTime 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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