mysql_index_recommendation

Analyze table and suggest potentially missing indexes based on query patterns.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-neverinfamous-mysql-mcp/mysql-index-recommendation.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_index_recommendation does on Mysql Mcp

AI agents call mysql_index_recommendation 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_index_recommendation is rated Low

This tool analyzes tables and query patterns to generate index suggestions. It is purely advisory and observational—it reads metadata and statistics but does not create indexes, execute queries, delete data, or perform any destructive operations. The action is informational only, with no side effects on the database state. Therefore, it is classified as Read with low severity and high confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_index_recommendation' with description 'Analyze table and suggest potentially missing indexes based on query patterns' performs analysis and provides recommendations without modifying or executing against the database.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_index_recommendation 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_index_recommendation, this is the rule to start with:

mysql_index_recommendation Allowed

mysql_index_recommendation 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_index_recommendation": {}
  }
}

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_index_recommendation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mysql_index_recommendation

What does the mysql_index_recommendation tool do? +

Analyze table and suggest potentially missing indexes based on query patterns. 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_index_recommendation? +

Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_index_recommendation: 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_index_recommendation? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_index_recommendation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_index_recommendation 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_index_recommendation completely? +

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

mysql_index_recommendation 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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