GetVmwareHostObject

Get VMware vSphere server objects (data centers, clusters, VMs, etc.) by server name.

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 GetVmwareHostObject does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents call GetVmwareHostObject 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 GetVmwareHostObject is rated Low

This tool performs a simple query/retrieval of VMware infrastructure metadata—data centers, clusters, and VMs—without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a read-only introspection of existing objects. The blast radius of misuse is low, as an agent could discover infrastructure details but cannot alter or operate on systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetVmwareHostObject' and description 'Get VMware vSphere server objects (data centers, clusters, VMs, etc.) by server name' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

GetVmwareHostObject Allowed

GetVmwareHostObject 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": {
    "GetVmwareHostObject": {}
  }
}

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 GetVmwareHostObject call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GetVmwareHostObject

What does the GetVmwareHostObject tool do? +

Get VMware vSphere server objects (data centers, clusters, VMs, etc.) by server name. 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 GetVmwareHostObject? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit GetVmwareHostObject? +

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

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

GetVmwareHostObject 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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