mysqlsh_import_table

Parallel table import using util.importTable(). For CSV files, explicitly set fieldsTerminatedBy to

SERVERMysql Mcp SOURCEoci:docker.io/writenotenow/mysql-mcp:v1.0.0

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mysqlsh_import_table does on Mysql Mcp

AI agents use mysqlsh_import_table to create or update resources in Mysql Mcp, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mysql Mcp environment.

RISK

Why mysqlsh_import_table is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies data by importing external data into a MySQL table. This is reversible (data can be deleted or updated afterward) and represents a Write operation. Severity is high because a malicious agent could import malicious data, corrupt tables, or perform injection attacks.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysqlsh_import_table' and description 'Parallel table import using util.importTable()' indicate data loading/insertion into a database table from external sources (CSV files).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

mysqlsh_import_table Rate-limited

mysqlsh_import_table stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mysqlsh_import_table": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mysqlsh_import_table_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mysql Mcp, apply this rule, and every mysqlsh_import_table call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mysqlsh_import_table

What does the mysqlsh_import_table tool do? +

Parallel table import using util.importTable(). For CSV files, explicitly set fieldsTerminatedBy to. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mysql Mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mysqlsh_import_table? +

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

mysqlsh_import_table is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit mysqlsh_import_table? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysqlsh_import_table 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 mysqlsh_import_table completely? +

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

mysqlsh_import_table 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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