Backup integration · Beta
Evaluate the Spanning Backup MCP server for your MSP stack.
The Stackyapper Spanning Backup connection is available for evaluation. Beta apps may change and should begin with a small set of read-only tools.
What is the Stackyapper Spanning Backup MCP integration?
The Stackyapper Spanning Backup integration lets compatible AI clients use approved Spanning Backup tools without receiving the provider credential.
What can the Spanning Backup integration do?
SaaS backup users, protected services, backup runs, restores, audit history, and license usage.
Available tools depend on the provider account, workspace settings, and the signed-in user’s permissions.
Who is the Spanning Backup MCP integration for?
It is for MSP teams that need approved Spanning Backup context available to an AI assistant while keeping provider authorization inside the selected Stackyapper workspace.
What is the current support status?
| Status | Beta |
|---|---|
| App review | In review |
| What that means | Available for evaluation, may change, and should begin with read-only tools. |
| Catalog category | Backup |
| Catalog audience | msp |
| Credential handling | An administrator supplies and manages the Spanning Backup provider credential for the selected workspace. |
| Customer access | MSP workspace only |
Start in a test workspace with one read-only tool and a request for no more than five records.
What can an MSP use it for?
- Review approved Spanning Backup context during a backup workflow.
- Ask an authorized AI client to summarize permitted Spanning Backup results before a human decision.
- Use the Spanning Backup connection alongside another permitted business system when the workflow needs that information.
Exact tools depend on provider authorization, credential ownership, workspace settings, and the signed-in user’s permissions.
What should I expect?
| Provider scope | SaaS backup users, protected services, backup runs, restores, audit history, and license usage. |
|---|---|
| Available tools | Compatible clients see only the tools available to the signed-in user in the selected workspace. |
| Write actions | If a write tool is available, Stackyapper applies its permissions and confirmation requirements before it runs. |
| API coverage | This page lists the capabilities Stackyapper currently supports, not every endpoint in the provider API. |
How is Spanning Backup access controlled?
- An administrator connects Spanning Backup in the intended Stackyapper workspace.
- The administrator grants available tools to specific workspaces, groups, or people.
- Stackyapper resolves the connection within the current credential and tenant scope.
- Stackyapper checks permissions and safety controls again before every request.
- Actions that require confirmation do not execute until the exact request is confirmed.
Does Spanning Backup send its API credential to Claude or ChatGPT?
No. Stackyapper keeps the encrypted provider credential secure and does not send it to the AI client.
How do I evaluate the Spanning Backup beta?
- Create or select a non-production Stackyapper workspace.
- Find Spanning Backup in the app catalog and request beta access if it is not enabled.
- Use the provider authorization described above with the narrowest practical permissions.
- Grant only the read-only tool needed for the evaluation.
- Request no more than five records, confirm the result in Audit, and expand access only when the test succeeds.
Support boundaries
- Stackyapper does not claim that every endpoint in the Spanning Backup API is exposed.
- Provider plan, account configuration, API scopes, and upstream availability can limit results.
- Administrators are responsible for correct provider permissions and user grants.
- Support status and available tools can change as provider capabilities evolve.
Spanning Backup MCP questions
Is there a Spanning Backup MCP server?
Stackyapper has a beta Spanning Backup MCP connection available for evaluation. Beta apps may change and should begin with a small set of read-only tools.
Can I connect Spanning Backup to Claude or ChatGPT?
Stackyapper has a beta Spanning Backup connection for compatible MCP clients. It is available for evaluation and may change. Exact access depends on provider authorization and Stackyapper workspace permissions.
Does Stackyapper expose every Spanning Backup API endpoint?
No. This page lists the Spanning Backup capabilities Stackyapper currently supports.
Does Spanning Backup send its credential to the AI client?
No. Stackyapper keeps the encrypted Spanning Backup credential secure and does not send it to the AI client.
Related Stackyapper resources
- How the Stackyapper MCP server works for MSPs
- MCP security, credential, and access-control model
- Connect ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, or Codex to Stackyapper
- Complete Stackyapper app catalog
- Datto Backup MCP access (available)
- Slide MCP access (beta)
- Unitrends MCP access (beta)
Stackyapper is an independent product. Provider availability and API capabilities can change.