pg_query_plan_stats

Get query plan statistics showing planning time vs execution time (requires pg_stat_statements).

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-query-plan-stats.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_query_plan_stats does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_query_plan_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_query_plan_stats is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves performance metrics (planning time vs execution time) from existing PostgreSQL statistics. It performs no modifications, deletions, or executions of arbitrary code. The data retrieved is diagnostic in nature and non-destructive, making it a Read category tool with low severity and high confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate retrieval of query plan statistics: 'Get query plan statistics showing planning time vs execution time'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_query_plan_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_query_plan_stats, this is the rule to start with:

pg_query_plan_stats Allowed

pg_query_plan_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_query_plan_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_query_plan_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_query_plan_stats

What does the pg_query_plan_stats tool do? +

Get query plan statistics showing planning time vs execution time (requires pg_stat_statements). 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_query_plan_stats? +

Register the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pg_query_plan_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_query_plan_stats? +

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

Can I rate-limit pg_query_plan_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_query_plan_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_query_plan_stats completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_query_plan_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_query_plan_stats? +

pg_query_plan_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_query_plan_stats does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_query_plan_stats is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_query_plan_stats safely

Questions about pg_query_plan_stats

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