pg_kcache_database_stats

Get aggregated OS-level statistics for a database. Shows total CPU time, I/O, and page faults across all queries.

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_kcache_database_stats does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_kcache_database_stats 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_kcache_database_stats is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves monitoring/diagnostic statistics from the database system. It performs a read-only operation that gathers information about database performance metrics without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could only learn performance characteristics of the database.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Get[s] aggregated OS-level statistics for a database' and 'Shows total CPU time, I/O, and page faults across all queries.' These are retrieval operations with no modification, deletion, execution, or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_kcache_database_stats 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_kcache_database_stats, this is the rule to start with:

pg_kcache_database_stats Allowed

pg_kcache_database_stats 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_kcache_database_stats": {}
  }
}

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_kcache_database_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_kcache_database_stats

What does the pg_kcache_database_stats tool do? +

Get aggregated OS-level statistics for a database. Shows total CPU time, I/O, and page faults across all queries. 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_kcache_database_stats? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_kcache_database_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_kcache_database_stats 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_kcache_database_stats completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_kcache_database_stats. 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_kcache_database_stats? +

pg_kcache_database_stats 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_kcache_database_stats does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_kcache_database_stats is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_kcache_database_stats safely

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