prepare_backup_ha_pack · UserGate MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What prepare_backup_ha_pack does on UserGate MCP

AI agents invoke prepare_backup_ha_pack to trigger actions in UserGate MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why prepare_backup_ha_pack needs a policy

prepare_backup_ha_pack triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

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Verdict

prepare_backup_ha_pack Rate-limited

prepare_backup_ha_pack stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "prepare_backup_ha_pack": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "prepare_backup_ha_pack_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about prepare_backup_ha_pack

What does the prepare_backup_ha_pack tool do? +

Build a documentation-backed checklist and source pack for backup, restore, HA, or recovery work. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the UserGate MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on prepare_backup_ha_pack? +

Register the UserGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for prepare_backup_ha_pack: 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 UserGate MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is prepare_backup_ha_pack? +

prepare_backup_ha_pack is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit prepare_backup_ha_pack? +

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

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

prepare_backup_ha_pack is provided by the UserGate MCP server (neonsummit/usergate-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.