list_backups

Get a list of all backups for a Linode instance

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/list-backups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_backups does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents call list_backups to retrieve information from Linode MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_backups is rated Low

The tool retrieves and queries backup metadata for a Linode instance without creating, modifying, deleting, executing, or moving any resources. It is purely informational, making it a Read category tool with low severity since listing backups poses minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_backups' and description states 'Get a list of all backups for a Linode instance' — this is a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_backups safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Linode MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_backups, this is the rule to start with:

list_backups Allowed

list_backups is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_backups": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Linode MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_backups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_backups

What does the list_backups tool do? +

Get a list of all backups for a Linode instance. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linode MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_backups? +

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

What risk level is list_backups? +

list_backups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_backups? +

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

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

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

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