pg_create_fts_index

Create a GIN index for full-text search on a column.

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_create_fts_index does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents use pg_create_fts_index 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_create_fts_index is rated Medium

Creating a full-text search index adds a new database object and alters the table/schema metadata. This is a Write action because indexes can be dropped (reversible), unlike Destructive operations. While it has performance implications, the action itself is not irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a GIN index' — the verb 'create' indicates modification of database schema. Creating an index modifies the database structure and is a reversible Write operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pg_create_fts_index Rate-limited

pg_create_fts_index 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_create_fts_index": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pg_create_fts_index_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect PostgreSQL MCP Server, apply this rule, and every pg_create_fts_index call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_create_fts_index

What does the pg_create_fts_index tool do? +

Create a GIN index for full-text search on a column. 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_create_fts_index? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_create_fts_index? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_create_fts_index 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_create_fts_index completely? +

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

pg_create_fts_index 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_create_fts_index does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_create_fts_index is rated Medium

The rule that runs pg_create_fts_index safely

Questions about pg_create_fts_index

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