sitebay_backup_restore · SiteBay MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What sitebay_backup_restore does on SiteBay MCP Server

AI agents call sitebay_backup_restore to permanently remove resources in SiteBay MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sitebay_backup_restore needs a policy

Restoring a site to a previous point in time overwrites the current state of the site with older data, irreversibly destroying any changes made after that point. This is a destructive operation with a critical blast radius — an AI agent misusing this tool could wipe out all recent content, configuration, and database changes across an entire WordPress site.

From the tool's definition Restore a site to a previous point in time

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Questions about sitebay_backup_restore

What does the sitebay_backup_restore tool do? +

Restore a site to a previous point in time. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the SiteBay MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on sitebay_backup_restore? +

Register the SiteBay MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sitebay_backup_restore: 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 SiteBay MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sitebay_backup_restore? +

sitebay_backup_restore is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit sitebay_backup_restore? +

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

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

sitebay_backup_restore is provided by the SiteBay MCP Server MCP server (sitebay/sitebay-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.