restore_backup

Restore a backup to a Linode instance

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/restore-backup.md

WHAT IT DOES

What restore_backup does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why restore_backup is rated Medium

Restoring a backup overwrites the current state of a Linode instance with backup data, which is a destructive-like overwrite of existing data. However, since restoring a backup is generally considered a reversible operation (the instance can be restored again or the backup re-applied), it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition restore_backup — 'Restore a backup to a Linode instance'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs restore_backup 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 restore_backup, this is the rule to start with:

restore_backup Rate-limited

restore_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": {
    "restore_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "restore_backup_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about restore_backup

What does the restore_backup tool do? +

Restore a backup to a Linode instance. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linode MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on restore_backup? +

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

What risk level is restore_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit restore_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the restore_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 restore_backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for restore_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 restore_backup? +

restore_backup 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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