get_database_connections

A read tool on the Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition MCP server.

SERVERSupabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition SOURCEabdqum/supabase-mcp-selfhosted

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_database_connections does on Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition

AI agents call get_database_connections to retrieve information from Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_database_connections is rated Low

This tool appears to retrieve or query information about database connections. The 'get_' prefix is a strong indicator of a Read operation. Without a description, confidence is somewhat reduced, but the name pattern and context within a database management suite strongly suggest this is a monitoring/observational tool rather than one that creates, modifies, deletes, or executes arbitrary operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_database_connections' uses the 'get_' prefix, which conventionally indicates data retrieval with no modifications. The name suggests querying connection metadata or status rather than modifying connections.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_database_connections safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_database_connections, this is the rule to start with:

get_database_connections Allowed

get_database_connections 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": {
    "get_database_connections": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition, apply this rule, and every get_database_connections call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_database_connections

What does the get_database_connections tool do? +

get_database_connections is a read tool on the Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_database_connections? +

Register the Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_database_connections: 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 Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_database_connections? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_database_connections? +

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

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

get_database_connections is provided by the Supabase MCP Server - Self-Hosted Edition MCP server (abdqum/supabase-mcp-selfhosted). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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