check_pocketbase

Check PocketBase backend health via GET /api/health. Returns healthy status. Default port 8090.

SERVERMcp Nettools SOURCEaaronckj/mcp-nettools

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What check_pocketbase does on Mcp Nettools

AI agents call check_pocketbase 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_pocketbase is rated Low

This is a simple health check operation that retrieves status information without side effects. GET requests to health endpoints are read-only operations that do not modify state, execute arbitrary commands, or impact system resources. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—the worst outcome is gathering information about a service's availability status.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a GET request to /api/health endpoint to check PocketBase backend status. The description explicitly states it 'Returns healthy status' with no modification, deletion, or execution of arbitrary code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs check_pocketbase 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_pocketbase, this is the rule to start with:

check_pocketbase Allowed

check_pocketbase 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_pocketbase": {}
  }
}

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_pocketbase call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about check_pocketbase

What does the check_pocketbase tool do? +

Check PocketBase backend health via GET /api/health. Returns healthy status. Default port 8090. 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_pocketbase? +

Register the Mcp Nettools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for check_pocketbase: 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_pocketbase? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_pocketbase? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the check_pocketbase 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_pocketbase completely? +

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

check_pocketbase 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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