pg_drop_schema

Drop a schema (optionally with all objects).

SERVERPostgreSQL MCP Server SOURCE@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-neverinfamous-postgres-mcp/pg-drop-schema.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_drop_schema does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_drop_schema to permanently remove resources in PostgreSQL MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why pg_drop_schema is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly deletes a schema and potentially all contained objects (tables, functions, views, etc.) when the 'with all objects' option is used. This cannot be undone without restoring from backups. The blast radius is severe: data loss, application breakage, and potential cascading failures if dependent objects exist. This is a textbook Destructive operation with critical severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'drop' and description explicitly states 'Drop a schema (optionally with all objects)'. DROP is a DDL operation that irreversibly deletes database objects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pg_drop_schema Hidden

pg_drop_schema is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "pg_drop_schema"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_drop_schema call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_drop_schema

What does the pg_drop_schema tool do? +

Drop a schema (optionally with all objects). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on pg_drop_schema? +

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

pg_drop_schema is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit pg_drop_schema? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_drop_schema 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_drop_schema completely? +

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

pg_drop_schema 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_drop_schema does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_drop_schema is rated Critical

The rule that runs pg_drop_schema safely

Questions about pg_drop_schema

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