check_couchdb

Check Apache CouchDB availability via GET / which returns version and node name. Port 5984 = HTTP, 6984 = HTTPS.

SERVERMcp Nettools SOURCEaaronckj/mcp-nettools

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aaronckj-mcp-nettools/check-couchdb.md

WHAT IT DOES

What check_couchdb does on Mcp Nettools

AI agents call check_couchdb to retrieve information from Mcp Nettools without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why check_couchdb is rated Low

This tool retrieves diagnostic information about a CouchDB instance without modifying any state. It issues a simple GET request to the root endpoint, which is a standard read operation for network diagnostics. The severity is low because exposure of version and node name information poses minimal direct risk, though it could facilitate reconnaissance for an attacker.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a GET request to retrieve version and node name information from Apache CouchDB. No data is modified, created, or deleted.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs check_couchdb safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Nettools, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For check_couchdb, this is the rule to start with:

check_couchdb Allowed

check_couchdb is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "check_couchdb": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Nettools, apply this rule, and every check_couchdb call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about check_couchdb

What does the check_couchdb tool do? +

Check Apache CouchDB availability via GET / which returns version and node name. Port 5984 = HTTP, 6984 = HTTPS. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Nettools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_couchdb? +

Register the Mcp Nettools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for check_couchdb: 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 Mcp Nettools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is check_couchdb? +

check_couchdb is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit check_couchdb? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the check_couchdb 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 check_couchdb completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for check_couchdb. 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 check_couchdb? +

check_couchdb is provided by the Mcp Nettools MCP server (aaronckj/mcp-nettools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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