create_backup_plan_association · Observability MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_backup_plan_association does on Observability

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_backup_plan_association needs a policy

This tool creates a new backup plan association, which is a reversible Write operation that modifies system configuration. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read data (Read). The severity is medium because misconfiguration of backup associations could impact data protection posture, but the action is reversible through deletion or modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_backup_plan_association' and description 'Creates a new backup plan association' indicate creation of a new configuration/association object.

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Verdict

create_backup_plan_association Rate-limited

create_backup_plan_association 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_plan_association": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_backup_plan_association_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Observability, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_backup_plan_association

What does the create_backup_plan_association tool do? +

Creates a new backup plan association. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Observability 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_plan_association? +

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

What risk level is create_backup_plan_association? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_backup_plan_association? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_backup_plan_association 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_plan_association completely? +

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

create_backup_plan_association is provided by the Observability MCP server (@google-cloud/observability-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.