pg_alert_threshold_set

SERVERPostgreSQL MCP Server SOURCE@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What pg_alert_threshold_set does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

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

RISK

Why pg_alert_threshold_set is rated Medium

The tool appears to modify or store alert threshold configurations (implied by 'set' in the name), making it a Write operation rather than Read. While the description attempts to limit scope by claiming it's 'informational only,' the naming convention and functional purpose of setting thresholds suggests data modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'set' suggesting modification. Description states it 'returns suggested warning/critical thresholds' which could imply storing or updating configuration state, though it also clarifies this is 'informational only' and 'does not configure…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_alert_threshold_set safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and PostgreSQL MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For pg_alert_threshold_set, this is the rule to start with:

pg_alert_threshold_set Rate-limited

pg_alert_threshold_set 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": {
    "pg_alert_threshold_set": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pg_alert_threshold_set_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 PostgreSQL MCP Server, apply this rule, and every pg_alert_threshold_set call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_alert_threshold_set

What does the pg_alert_threshold_set tool do? +

Get recommended alert thresholds for monitoring key database metrics. Note: This is informational only - returns suggested warning/critical thresholds for external monitoring tools. Does not configure alerts in PostgreSQL itself. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pg_alert_threshold_set? +

Register the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pg_alert_threshold_set: 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 PostgreSQL MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pg_alert_threshold_set? +

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

Can I rate-limit pg_alert_threshold_set? +

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

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

pg_alert_threshold_set is provided by the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP server (@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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What pg_alert_threshold_set does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_alert_threshold_set is rated Medium

The rule that runs pg_alert_threshold_set safely

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