mysql-list-databases
Lists all MySQL databases with structured output.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dave-london-npm/mysql-list-databases.md
What mysql-list-databases does on Npm
AI agents call mysql-list-databases to retrieve information from Npm without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why mysql-list-databases is rated Low
This tool retrieves information about existing databases without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation that only enumerates databases. The risk is low because listing databases does not modify state, execute arbitrary code, or expose data beyond what the tool explicitly surfaces.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql-list-databases' and description 'Lists all MySQL databases with structured output' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.
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The rule that runs mysql-list-databases safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Npm, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mysql-list-databases, this is the rule to start with:
mysql-list-databases is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Npm, apply this rule, and every mysql-list-databases call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about mysql-list-databases
Lists all MySQL databases with structured output. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Npm MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Npm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql-list-databases: 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 Npm. Nothing to install.
mysql-list-databases is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql-list-databases 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mysql-list-databases. 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.
mysql-list-databases is provided by the Npm MCP server (Dave-London/Pare). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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