pg_jsonb_contains

Find rows where JSONB column contains the specified value. Note: Empty object {} matches all rows.

SERVERPostgreSQL MCP Server SOURCE@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What pg_jsonb_contains does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_jsonb_contains 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_jsonb_contains is rated Low

This tool performs a SELECT-like operation to locate and return rows matching a JSONB containment condition. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute arbitrary code. The caveat about empty objects matching all rows is a functional note, not a security escalation. Classification as Read is appropriate for a straightforward data retrieval operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pg_jsonb_contains' and description 'Find rows where JSONB column contains the specified value' indicate a query/search operation that retrieves data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_jsonb_contains 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_jsonb_contains, this is the rule to start with:

pg_jsonb_contains Allowed

pg_jsonb_contains 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_jsonb_contains": {}
  }
}

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_jsonb_contains call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_jsonb_contains

What does the pg_jsonb_contains tool do? +

Find rows where JSONB column contains the specified value. Note: Empty object {} matches all rows. 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_jsonb_contains? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_jsonb_contains? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_jsonb_contains 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_jsonb_contains completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_jsonb_contains. 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_jsonb_contains? +

pg_jsonb_contains 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_jsonb_contains does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_jsonb_contains is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_jsonb_contains safely

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