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What list_generated_columns does on Mcpg
AI agents call list_generated_columns to retrieve information from Mcpg without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why list_generated_columns is rated Low
The name clearly indicates this is a listing/querying operation that retrieves information about generated columns in PostgreSQL. There is no indication of modification, deletion, or execution of arbitrary code. Even though the description is empty, the semantic meaning of 'list' is unambiguous—it retrieves data.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_generated_columns' indicates a retrieval operation (list prefix) with no parameters shown. The verb 'list' is a standard Read category operation that queries database metadata without side effects.
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The rule that runs list_generated_columns 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 list_generated_columns, this is the rule to start with:
list_generated_columns 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 Mcpg, apply this rule, and every list_generated_columns call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_generated_columns
list_generated_columns is a read tool on the Mcpg MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcpg MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mcpg MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_generated_columns: 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.
list_generated_columns 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 list_generated_columns 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 list_generated_columns. 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.
list_generated_columns 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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