create_backup · Claude MCP Server Integration MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_backup does on Claude MCP Server Integration

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_backup needs a policy

Creating backups is a reversible write operation—it duplicates data without destructively modifying or deleting the original. While it consumes storage and creates new artifacts, the action is not destructive, does not execute arbitrary code or commands, and does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_backup' and description indicating it creates backups of files and directories (ファイル・ディレクトリのバックアップを作成します translates to 'Creates backups of files/directories'). This is a write operation that creates new data.

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Verdict

create_backup Rate-limited

create_backup 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": {
    "create_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_backup_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_backup

What does the create_backup tool do? +

ファイル・ディレクトリのバックアップを作成します. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude MCP Server Integration MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_backup? +

Register the Claude MCP Server Integration MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_backup: 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 Claude MCP Server Integration. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_backup? +

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

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

create_backup is provided by the Claude MCP Server Integration MCP server (mokemoke0821/claude-mcp-integration). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.