pg_citext_compare

Compare two values using case-insensitive semantics. Useful for testing citext behavior before converting columns.

SERVERPostgreSQL MCP Server SOURCE@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What pg_citext_compare does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_citext_compare to retrieve information from PostgreSQL MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why pg_citext_compare is rated Low

This tool performs a comparison operation between two values and returns results without modifying, deleting, or executing arbitrary code. It is a read-only query utility used for testing and analysis purposes. No data is created, modified, or destroyed, and no external operations are triggered.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pg_citext_compare' and description 'Compare two values using case-insensitive semantics' indicates a comparison/query operation. The phrase 'Useful for testing citext behavior' confirms this is a read-only analysis function with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pg_citext_compare Allowed

pg_citext_compare 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": {
    "pg_citext_compare": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_citext_compare call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_citext_compare

What does the pg_citext_compare tool do? +

Compare two values using case-insensitive semantics. Useful for testing citext behavior before converting columns. It is categorised as a Read tool in the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on pg_citext_compare? +

Register the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pg_citext_compare: 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_citext_compare? +

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

Can I rate-limit pg_citext_compare? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_citext_compare 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_citext_compare completely? +

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

pg_citext_compare 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_citext_compare does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_citext_compare is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_citext_compare safely

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