MCP Tool Reference Low Risk

sql

Work with Azure SQL Database servers, databases, and firewall rules

Part of the Azure MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call sql to perform operations in Azure. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON SQL

Applying a policy to sql gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.

azure.yaml

tools:
  sql:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 60
          window: 60

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DETAILS

Tool Name

sql

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the sql tool do?

Work with Azure SQL Database servers, databases, and firewall rules. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Azure MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on sql?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for sql. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Azure MCP server.

What risk level is sql?

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

Can I rate-limit sql?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sql rule in your Intercept 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 sql completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for sql. 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 sql?

sql is provided by the Azure MCP server (Azure/azure-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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