pg_partition_info

Get detailed information about a partitioned table. Returns warning if table is not partitioned.

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-partition-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_partition_info does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_partition_info 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_partition_info is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about database partitions without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It is a read-only query operation with no destructive or financial impact. The warning it may return is informational only and does not constitute a side effect.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pg_partition_info' and description 'Get detailed information about a partitioned table' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects. The tool queries and returns information about existing table partitions.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_partition_info 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_partition_info, this is the rule to start with:

pg_partition_info Allowed

pg_partition_info 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_partition_info": {}
  }
}

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_partition_info call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_partition_info

What does the pg_partition_info tool do? +

Get detailed information about a partitioned table. Returns warning if table is not partitioned. 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_partition_info? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_partition_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_partition_info 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_partition_info completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_partition_info. 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_partition_info? +

pg_partition_info 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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Why pg_partition_info is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_partition_info safely

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