mysql_get_indexes

Get all indexes for a table including type, columns, and cardinality.

SERVERMysql Mcp SOURCEoci:docker.io/writenotenow/mysql-mcp:v1.0.0

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-neverinfamous-mysql-mcp/mysql-get-indexes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_get_indexes does on Mysql Mcp

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

RISK

Why mysql_get_indexes is rated Low

This tool retrieves index metadata (type, columns, cardinality) from a table schema. It performs no modifications, deletions, or code execution—purely informational querying. The blast radius if misused is minimal; an agent could only discover index details, which is non-destructive information gathering.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_get_indexes' and description 'Get all indexes for a table including type, columns, and cardinality' indicate a read-only retrieval operation that queries metadata about database indexes without modifying or executing any operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_get_indexes safely

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

mysql_get_indexes Allowed

mysql_get_indexes 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": {
    "mysql_get_indexes": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about mysql_get_indexes

What does the mysql_get_indexes tool do? +

Get all indexes for a table including type, columns, and cardinality. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mysql Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mysql_get_indexes? +

Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_get_indexes: 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 Mysql Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mysql_get_indexes? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_get_indexes? +

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

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

mysql_get_indexes is provided by the Mysql MCP server (oci:docker.io/writenotenow/mysql-mcp:v1.0.0). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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