mysql_vector_stats

Get statistics about a vector column, including dimension validation and sampling.

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-vector-stats.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_vector_stats does on Mysql Mcp

AI agents call mysql_vector_stats 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_vector_stats is rated Low

This tool queries vector column statistics (dimensions, sampling data) and performs validation checks, which are purely informational operations with no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute arbitrary code—it only retrieves statistics about existing data structures.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_vector_stats' and description 'Get statistics about a vector column, including dimension validation and sampling' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves and analyzes existing data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_vector_stats 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_vector_stats, this is the rule to start with:

mysql_vector_stats Allowed

mysql_vector_stats 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_vector_stats": {}
  }
}

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_vector_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mysql_vector_stats

What does the mysql_vector_stats tool do? +

Get statistics about a vector column, including dimension validation and sampling. 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_vector_stats? +

Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_vector_stats: 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_vector_stats? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_vector_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_vector_stats 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_vector_stats completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mysql_vector_stats. 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_vector_stats? +

mysql_vector_stats 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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