mysql_master_status

Get binary log position from master/source server.

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-master-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_master_status does on Mysql Mcp

AI agents call mysql_master_status 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_master_status is rated Low

This tool retrieves binary log position metadata from a MySQL master/source server. It performs a query-like operation (analogous to SHOW MASTER STATUS) that returns current state information. There are no side effects, no data modifications, no code execution, and no destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_master_status' and description 'Get binary log position from master/source server' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves status information without modifying or executing any operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_master_status 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_master_status, this is the rule to start with:

mysql_master_status Allowed

mysql_master_status 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_master_status": {}
  }
}

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_master_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mysql_master_status

What does the mysql_master_status tool do? +

Get binary log position from master/source server. 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_master_status? +

Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_master_status: 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_master_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_master_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_master_status 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_master_status completely? +

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

mysql_master_status 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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