pg_cron_schedule

Schedule a new cron job. Supports standard cron syntax (e.g.,

SERVERPostgreSQL MCP Server SOURCE@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What pg_cron_schedule does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents invoke pg_cron_schedule to trigger actions in PostgreSQL MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why pg_cron_schedule is rated High

Scheduling a cron job causes recurring execution of arbitrary commands or SQL at specified intervals. This is an Execute-class action because it triggers external/database operations on a schedule. The blast radius is high because a misconfigured or malicious cron job could repeatedly execute harmful SQL, consume resources, or cause data damage at scale.

From the tool's definition "Schedule a new cron job. Supports standard cron syntax" — this tool creates scheduled execution of recurring jobs in the database

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pg_cron_schedule Rate-limited

pg_cron_schedule stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_cron_schedule": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pg_cron_schedule_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_cron_schedule call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_cron_schedule

What does the pg_cron_schedule tool do? +

Schedule a new cron job. Supports standard cron syntax (e.g.,. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pg_cron_schedule? +

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

pg_cron_schedule is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit pg_cron_schedule? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_cron_schedule 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_cron_schedule completely? +

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

pg_cron_schedule 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.

KEEP EXPLORING

What pg_cron_schedule does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_cron_schedule is rated High

The rule that runs pg_cron_schedule safely

Questions about pg_cron_schedule

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