database_explain

A execute tool on the MCP Framework Personal MCP server.

SERVERMCP Framework Personal SOURCEinggerman/mcps

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/inggerman-mcps/database-explain.md

WHAT IT DOES

What database_explain does on MCP Framework Personal

AI agents invoke database_explain to trigger actions in MCP Framework Personal. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why database_explain is rated High

The name 'database_explain' suggests running an EXPLAIN (query analysis/execution plan) operation against a database. This typically executes a query plan analysis, which falls under Execute. However, some EXPLAIN variants can trigger side effects depending on the database engine (e.g., EXPLAIN ANALYZE in PostgreSQL actually runs the query). The empty description reduces confidence significantly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'database_explain' — description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs database_explain safely

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

database_explain Rate-limited

database_explain stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "database_explain": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "database_explain_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect MCP Framework Personal, apply this rule, and every database_explain call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about database_explain

What does the database_explain tool do? +

database_explain is a execute tool on the MCP Framework Personal MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Framework Personal MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on database_explain? +

Register the MCP Framework Personal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for database_explain: 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 Framework Personal. Nothing to install.

What risk level is database_explain? +

database_explain is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit database_explain? +

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

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

database_explain is provided by the MCP Framework Personal MCP server (inggerman/mcps). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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