MCP Tool Reference Medium Risk

redis_database_create_backup

Create a backup of a Redis database

Part of the Upstash MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@upstash/mcp-server Write

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use redis_database_create_backup to create or modify resources in Upstash. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON REDIS_DATABASE_CREATE_BACKUP

Without a policy, an AI agent could call redis_database_create_backup repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Upstash.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

upstash.yaml 
tools:
  redis_database_create_backup:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

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DETAILS

Tool Name

redis_database_create_backup

Category

Write

MCP Server

Upstash MCP Server

Risk Level

Medium

MORE UPSTASH TOOLS

redis_database_create_new Write
Create a new Redis database
redis_database_restore_backup Write
Restore a Redis database from a backup
redis_database_set_daily_backup Write
Set daily backup configuration for a database
redis_database_update_regions Write
Update regions for a Redis database
redis_database_reset_password Write
Reset the password of a Redis database
redis_database_get_details Read
Get details of a Redis database
redis_database_list_backups Read
List backups of a Redis database
redis_database_list_databases Read
List all Redis databases

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SIMILAR WRITE TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS

create_table Airtable
Create a new table with fields
update_table Airtable
Update a table's name or description
create_field Airtable
Add a new field to a table
update_field Airtable
Modify an existing field
create_record Airtable
Add a new record
update_record Airtable
Modify an existing record

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the redis_database_create_backup tool do?

Create a backup of a Redis database. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Upstash MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on redis_database_create_backup?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for redis_database_create_backup. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Upstash MCP server.

What risk level is redis_database_create_backup?

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

Can I rate-limit redis_database_create_backup?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the redis_database_create_backup rule in your Intercept 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 redis_database_create_backup completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for redis_database_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 redis_database_create_backup?

redis_database_create_backup is provided by the Upstash MCP server (@upstash/mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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