dokploy_remove_backup

Delete a backup configuration. Does not delete previously created backup files at the destination.

Server Dokploy wyattjoh/dokploy-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What dokploy_remove_backup does on Dokploy

AI agents call dokploy_remove_backup to permanently remove resources in Dokploy — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why dokploy_remove_backup needs a policy

This tool permanently removes backup configurations, which cannot be undone. While the description notes that actual backup files at the destination are preserved, the deletion of the backup configuration itself is an irreversible action that removes infrastructure configuration. This fits the Destructive category as it represents data that, once removed, cannot be recovered through normal means.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'remove_backup' and description explicitly states 'Delete a backup configuration'. The verb 'Delete' combined with removal of backup configurations indicates irreversible deletion of data.

Questions about dokploy_remove_backup

What does the dokploy_remove_backup tool do? +

Delete a backup configuration. Does not delete previously created backup files at the destination. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Dokploy MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on dokploy_remove_backup? +

Register the Dokploy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dokploy_remove_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 Dokploy. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dokploy_remove_backup? +

dokploy_remove_backup is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit dokploy_remove_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dokploy_remove_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 dokploy_remove_backup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for dokploy_remove_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 dokploy_remove_backup? +

dokploy_remove_backup is provided by the Dokploy MCP server (wyattjoh/dokploy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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