mysql_stats_outliers
Detect statistical outliers in a numeric column using IQR (interquartile range) or Z-score method. IQR is robust against non-normal distributions.
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What mysql_stats_outliers does on Mysql Mcp
AI agents call mysql_stats_outliers 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_outliers is rated Low
This tool queries data to identify outliers using statistical methods but does not create, modify, delete, or execute arbitrary code. It is purely analytical with no side effects on the database state, making it a Read operation with low severity.
From the tool's definition Tool performs statistical analysis and detection on numeric columns using IQR or Z-score methods. The description indicates data retrieval and analysis with no modification ('Detect statistical outliers') — characteristic of a Read operation.
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The rule that runs mysql_stats_outliers 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_outliers, this is the rule to start with:
mysql_stats_outliers 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_outliers call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about mysql_stats_outliers
Detect statistical outliers in a numeric column using IQR (interquartile range) or Z-score method. IQR is robust against non-normal distributions. 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_outliers: 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_outliers 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_outliers 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_outliers. 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_outliers 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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