mysql_gr_flow_control

Get Group Replication flow control statistics and throttling info.

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-gr-flow-control.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_gr_flow_control does on Mysql Mcp

AI agents call mysql_gr_flow_control 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_gr_flow_control is rated Low

This tool retrieves monitoring and diagnostic information about MySQL Group Replication flow control performance metrics. It performs a query operation to gather statistics, which is a non-destructive read operation with no side effects. The blast radius of misuse is minimal as the tool cannot modify data, execute arbitrary commands, or affect system state.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'Get[s] Group Replication flow control statistics and throttling info' — a retrieval operation with no modification or execution of code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_gr_flow_control 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_gr_flow_control, this is the rule to start with:

mysql_gr_flow_control Allowed

mysql_gr_flow_control 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_gr_flow_control": {}
  }
}

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_gr_flow_control call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mysql_gr_flow_control

What does the mysql_gr_flow_control tool do? +

Get Group Replication flow control statistics and throttling info. 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_gr_flow_control? +

Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_gr_flow_control: 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_gr_flow_control? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_gr_flow_control? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_gr_flow_control 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_gr_flow_control completely? +

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

mysql_gr_flow_control 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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