database_list_tables

A read tool on the MCP Framework Personal MCP server.

SERVERMCP Framework Personal SOURCEinggerman/mcps

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/inggerman-mcps/database-list-tables.md

WHAT IT DOES

What database_list_tables does on MCP Framework Personal

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

RISK

Why database_list_tables is rated Low

Listed alongside other utility tools in a framework context. The 'list_tables' operation is a standard metadata read operation that retrieves schema information without modifying data or triggering side effects. Empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the naming pattern is clear.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'database_list_tables' indicates retrieval of table metadata; description is empty but function naming convention suggests a query/list operation with no modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs database_list_tables 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_list_tables, this is the rule to start with:

database_list_tables Allowed

database_list_tables 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": {
    "database_list_tables": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_list_tables call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about database_list_tables

What does the database_list_tables tool do? +

database_list_tables is a read tool on the MCP Framework Personal MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Framework Personal MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on database_list_tables? +

Register the MCP Framework Personal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for database_list_tables: 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_list_tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit database_list_tables? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the database_list_tables 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_list_tables completely? +

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

database_list_tables 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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