mongosh-stats
Gets MongoDB database statistics (collections, objects, data size, storage, indexes) via mongosh.
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What mongosh-stats does on Search
AI agents call mongosh-stats to retrieve information from Search without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why mongosh-stats is rated Low
The tool performs query/inspection operations (collection list, object count, data size, storage statistics, index enumeration) that retrieve and report metadata about a MongoDB database. No mutations, deletes, or external code execution are described.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Gets MongoDB database statistics' — a read-only operation that retrieves collection metrics, object counts, data sizes, storage info, and indexes without modification.
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The rule that runs mongosh-stats safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Search, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mongosh-stats, this is the rule to start with:
mongosh-stats 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 Search, apply this rule, and every mongosh-stats call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about mongosh-stats
Gets MongoDB database statistics (collections, objects, data size, storage, indexes) via mongosh. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Search MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Search MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mongosh-stats: 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 Search. Nothing to install.
mongosh-stats 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 mongosh-stats 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 mongosh-stats. 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.
mongosh-stats is provided by the Search 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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