pg_recovery_status

Check if server is in recovery mode (replica).

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-recovery-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_recovery_status does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_recovery_status 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_recovery_status is rated Low

This tool merely retrieves information about whether the PostgreSQL instance is in recovery mode (i.e., functioning as a replica). It performs no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. It is a passive status query with no side effects, fitting the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pg_recovery_status' and description 'Check if server is in recovery mode (replica)' indicate a query operation that retrieves the current recovery/replication status of a PostgreSQL server.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_recovery_status 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_recovery_status, this is the rule to start with:

pg_recovery_status Allowed

pg_recovery_status 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_recovery_status": {}
  }
}

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_recovery_status call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_recovery_status

What does the pg_recovery_status tool do? +

Check if server is in recovery mode (replica). 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_recovery_status? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_recovery_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_recovery_status 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_recovery_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_recovery_status. 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_recovery_status? +

pg_recovery_status 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_recovery_status does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_recovery_status is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_recovery_status safely

Questions about pg_recovery_status

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