Lists backup files on MikroTik device
AI agents call mikrotik_list_backups to retrieve information from MikroTik MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and displays existing backup file information from the MikroTik device. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations; it only queries data. While backups may contain sensitive configuration information, the tool itself is read-only and poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'Lists backup files' — a query operation with no modification or side effects.
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Lists backup files on MikroTik device. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MikroTik MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MikroTik MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_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 MikroTik MCP. Nothing to install.
mikrotik_list_backups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mikrotik_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mikrotik_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.
mikrotik_list_backups 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.
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