pg_fuzzy_match

Fuzzy string matching using fuzzystrmatch extension. Levenshtein (default): returns distance; use maxDistance=5+ for longer strings. Soundex/metaphone: returns phonetic code for exact matches only.

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-fuzzy-match.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_fuzzy_match does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_fuzzy_match 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_fuzzy_match is rated Low

pg_fuzzy_match is a read-only operation that compares strings and returns matching scores or phonetic codes. It retrieves computed data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing arbitrary code. The tool is purely analytical and safe from a data integrity perspective.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it performs "Fuzzy string matching using fuzzystrmatch extension" with operations like "returns distance" and "returns phonetic code". These are query/retrieval operations with no modification or side effects mentioned.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_fuzzy_match 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_fuzzy_match, this is the rule to start with:

pg_fuzzy_match Allowed

pg_fuzzy_match 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_fuzzy_match": {}
  }
}

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_fuzzy_match call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_fuzzy_match

What does the pg_fuzzy_match tool do? +

Fuzzy string matching using fuzzystrmatch extension. Levenshtein (default): returns distance; use maxDistance=5+ for longer strings. Soundex/metaphone: returns phonetic code for exact matches only. 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_fuzzy_match? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_fuzzy_match? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_fuzzy_match 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_fuzzy_match completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_fuzzy_match. 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_fuzzy_match? +

pg_fuzzy_match 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_fuzzy_match does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_fuzzy_match is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_fuzzy_match safely

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