import_csv

A write tool on the Mcpg MCP server.

SERVERMcpg SOURCEpypi:mcpg

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What import_csv does on Mcpg

AI agents use import_csv to create or update resources in Mcpg, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcpg environment.

RISK

Why import_csv is rated Medium

CSV import operations create and populate database records, making this a Write operation. The severity is high because bulk data imports could overwrite existing data, corrupt database integrity if schemas mismatch, or introduce malformed data at scale. Confidence is reduced to 0.85 rather than higher because the description is empty, leaving some uncertainty about whether safeguards or preview modes exist.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_csv' indicates data ingestion/loading from CSV files into PostgreSQL. In the context of a production-grade PostgreSQL MCP server, this creates or modifies data in the database.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs import_csv safely

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

import_csv Rate-limited

import_csv stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "import_csv": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_csv_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about import_csv

What does the import_csv tool do? +

import_csv is a write tool on the Mcpg MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcpg MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_csv? +

Register the Mcpg MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_csv: 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 Mcpg. Nothing to install.

What risk level is import_csv? +

import_csv is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit import_csv? +

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

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

import_csv is provided by the Mcpg MCP server (pypi:mcpg). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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