pg_dump_schema

Get the pg_dump command for a schema or database.

SERVERPostgreSQL MCP Server SOURCE@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_dump_schema does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_dump_schema 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_dump_schema is rated Low

pg_dump is a standard PostgreSQL export utility used for backing up or inspecting schema structure. While the tool retrieves potentially sensitive schema information, it does not modify, delete, execute arbitrary code, or commit financial transactions. The operation is read-only with no destructive capability.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pg_dump_schema' and description 'Get the pg_dump command for a schema or database' indicate retrieval of schema definition.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_dump_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_dump_schema, this is the rule to start with:

pg_dump_schema Allowed

pg_dump_schema 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_dump_schema": {}
  }
}

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_dump_schema call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_dump_schema

What does the pg_dump_schema tool do? +

Get the pg_dump command for a schema or database. 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_dump_schema? +

Register the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pg_dump_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_dump_schema? +

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

Can I rate-limit pg_dump_schema? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_dump_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_dump_schema completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_dump_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_dump_schema? +

pg_dump_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.

KEEP EXPLORING

What pg_dump_schema does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_dump_schema is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_dump_schema safely

Questions about pg_dump_schema

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