pg_ltree_query

Query hierarchical relationships in ltree columns. Supports exact paths (descendants/ancestors) and lquery patterns with wildcards.

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-ltree-query.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_ltree_query does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_ltree_query 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_ltree_query is rated Low

The tool is explicitly a query function that searches for and retrieves hierarchical data using path and pattern matching. No write, delete, execute, or financial operations are described. The 'Query' in the name and 'Query hierarchical relationships' in the description confirm this is a retrieval-only operation with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Query hierarchical relationships' and 'Supports exact paths (descendants/ancestors) and lquery patterns' — these are read operations that retrieve data matching hierarchical patterns in ltree columns without modifying state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_ltree_query 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_ltree_query, this is the rule to start with:

pg_ltree_query Allowed

pg_ltree_query 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_ltree_query": {}
  }
}

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_ltree_query call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_ltree_query

What does the pg_ltree_query tool do? +

Query hierarchical relationships in ltree columns. Supports exact paths (descendants/ancestors) and lquery patterns with wildcards. 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_ltree_query? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_ltree_query? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_ltree_query 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_ltree_query completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_ltree_query. 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_ltree_query? +

pg_ltree_query 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_ltree_query does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_ltree_query is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_ltree_query safely

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