pg_list_schemas

List all schemas in the 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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WHAT IT DOES

What pg_list_schemas does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_list_schemas 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_list_schemas is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only operation to enumerate database schemas. It retrieves information but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent listing schemas gains visibility into database structure but cannot cause data loss, financial impact, or system compromise.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pg_list_schemas' and description 'List all schemas in the database' indicate a query operation that retrieves schema metadata without modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_list_schemas 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_list_schemas, this is the rule to start with:

pg_list_schemas Allowed

pg_list_schemas 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_list_schemas": {}
  }
}

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_list_schemas call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_list_schemas

What does the pg_list_schemas tool do? +

List all schemas in the 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_list_schemas? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_list_schemas? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_list_schemas 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_list_schemas completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_list_schemas. 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_list_schemas? +

pg_list_schemas 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_list_schemas does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_list_schemas is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_list_schemas safely

Questions about pg_list_schemas

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