ppdm-mcp-server
Provides tools for monitoring and managing Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) and NetWorker backup infrastructure, including system health checks, job monitoring, asset and policy management, backup triggering, activity cancellation, and SLA compliance reporting.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@ppdm-mcp-serverhow many backup jobs failed today?"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
ppdm-mcp-server
MCP server for Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) and NetWorker — exposes your backup infrastructure as Claude Code tools so any Claude session can query, monitor, and control backup operations without leaving the terminal.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Overall PPDM health — status, failed/running job counts |
| List failed backup activities with error detail |
| List currently running backup jobs |
| List protected assets, filter by name or type |
| List protection policies |
| Get full detail for a specific activity ID |
| Trigger on-demand backup by policy + asset name |
| Cancel a running activity |
| SLA compliance report for a configurable time window |
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Install
npx skills add ppdm-mcp-serverOr add to your Claude Code config manually:
claude mcp add ppdm-mcp-server -e PPDM_HOST=your-host -e PPDM_USER=admin -e PPDM_PASS=secret -- npx ppdm-mcp-serverConfiguration
Set these environment variables (or add to .env):
PPDM_HOST=your-ppdm-host.example.com
PPDM_USER=admin
PPDM_PASS=yourpassword
PPDM_PORT=8443 # optional, default 8443Usage
Once installed, the tools are available in any Claude Code session:
How many backup jobs failed in the last 24 hours?
→ uses get_system_health + list_failed_jobs
Trigger a backup of the "prod-sql-01" asset using the "Daily-SQL" policy.
→ uses list_policies + list_assets + trigger_backup
Which assets are out of SLA compliance?
→ uses get_sla_complianceRelated plugins
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