create-backup · Kubernetes MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create-backup does on Kubernetes MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create-backup needs a policy

This tool creates a new backup artifact, which is a reversible data modification operation. While backups are protective in intent, they represent write operations that generate new data objects on the cluster or storage backend.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create-backup' and description states it 'Create a backup of cluster resources'. The word 'create' indicates data generation/modification; a backup is a new artifact created from existing resources.

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Verdict

create-backup Rate-limited

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": {
    "create-backup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create-backup_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create-backup

What does the create-backup tool do? +

Create a backup of cluster resources. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kubernetes 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 create-backup? +

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

What risk level is create-backup? +

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

Can I rate-limit create-backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the 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 create-backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 create-backup? +

create-backup is provided by the Kubernetes MCP Server MCP server (thekaranpargaie/kube-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.