UpdateRepository

Edit a backup repository configuration.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What UpdateRepository does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use UpdateRepository to create or update resources in Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why UpdateRepository is rated Medium

This tool modifies backup repository configurations, which are critical infrastructure components. While reversible (configs can be updated again), misconfiguration could disable backups, redirect backup traffic, or compromise data integrity. The high severity reflects that backup repositories are central to disaster recovery—incorrect changes could render backups ineffective or unreliable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'UpdateRepository' combined with description 'Edit a backup repository configuration' indicates modification of existing backup infrastructure settings without deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

UpdateRepository Rate-limited

UpdateRepository stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "UpdateRepository": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updaterepository_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 UpdateRepository call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about UpdateRepository

What does the UpdateRepository tool do? +

Edit a backup repository configuration. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on UpdateRepository? +

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

UpdateRepository is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit UpdateRepository? +

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

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

UpdateRepository 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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