mysql_stats_distribution
Analyze the distribution of values in a column with histogram buckets.
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What mysql_stats_distribution does on Mysql Mcp
AI agents call mysql_stats_distribution 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.
Why mysql_stats_distribution is rated Low
The tool performs data analysis (histogram generation) on existing column values. Analysis and reporting operations that inspect data without side effects are classified as Read operations. The low severity reflects that even if misused by an AI agent, it only retrieves statistical summaries with no destructive or financial impact.
From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Analyze the distribution of values in a column with histogram buckets' — this is a statistical query operation that retrieves and analyzes existing data without modifying, deleting, or executing external code.
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The rule that runs mysql_stats_distribution 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_stats_distribution, this is the rule to start with:
mysql_stats_distribution is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mysql Mcp, apply this rule, and every mysql_stats_distribution call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about mysql_stats_distribution
Analyze the distribution of values in a column with histogram buckets. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mysql Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_stats_distribution: 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.
mysql_stats_distribution is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_stats_distribution 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mysql_stats_distribution. 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.
mysql_stats_distribution 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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