mysql_list_tables

List all tables and views in the database with metadata.

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-list-tables.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_list_tables does on Mysql Mcp

AI agents call mysql_list_tables 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_list_tables is rated Low

This tool performs a query operation that retrieves schema metadata (table and view names) without side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute code. The action is purely informational and read-only, making it a low-severity Read category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_list_tables' and description 'List all tables and views in the database with metadata' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_list_tables 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_list_tables, this is the rule to start with:

mysql_list_tables Allowed

mysql_list_tables 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_list_tables": {}
  }
}

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_list_tables call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mysql_list_tables

What does the mysql_list_tables tool do? +

List all tables and views in the database with metadata. 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_list_tables? +

Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_list_tables: 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_list_tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_list_tables? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_list_tables 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_list_tables completely? +

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

mysql_list_tables 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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