mikrotik_create_backup · MikroTik MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_create_backup does on MikroTik MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mikrotik_create_backup needs a policy

This tool creates a new backup file on the MikroTik device, which is a write operation that modifies device state by adding a new artifact. While backups are typically non-destructive and can be reversed by deletion, the act of creation itself is a reversible write operation, not a read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mikrotik_create_backup' and description states it 'Creates a system backup on MikroTik device'. The action is creating a new backup artifact on the device storage.

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Verdict

mikrotik_create_backup Rate-limited

mikrotik_create_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": {
    "mikrotik_create_backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mikrotik_create_backup_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 MikroTik MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_create_backup

What does the mikrotik_create_backup tool do? +

Creates a system backup on MikroTik device. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MikroTik MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mikrotik_create_backup? +

Register the MikroTik MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_create_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 MikroTik MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mikrotik_create_backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_create_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mikrotik_create_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 mikrotik_create_backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mikrotik_create_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 mikrotik_create_backup? +

mikrotik_create_backup is provided by the MikroTik MCP server (tarcisiodier/mcp-mikrotik). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.