pg_reset_stats

Reset statistics counters (requires superuser).

SERVERPostgreSQL MCP Server SOURCE@neverinfamous/postgres-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What pg_reset_stats does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_reset_stats to permanently remove resources in PostgreSQL MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why pg_reset_stats is rated Critical

Resetting statistics counters destroys accumulated performance and diagnostic data that cannot be recovered. This is an irreversible action (counters start fresh from zero) requiring superuser privileges, indicating significant system-level impact. Misuse by an AI agent could permanently eliminate historical metrics needed for performance analysis, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.

From the tool's definition 'Reset statistics counters' — resetting counters is an irreversible destructive operation that permanently clears accumulated statistical data

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_reset_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_reset_stats, this is the rule to start with:

pg_reset_stats Hidden

pg_reset_stats is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "pg_reset_stats"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_reset_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_reset_stats

What does the pg_reset_stats tool do? +

Reset statistics counters (requires superuser). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on pg_reset_stats? +

Register the PostgreSQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pg_reset_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_reset_stats? +

pg_reset_stats is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit pg_reset_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_reset_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_reset_stats completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_reset_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_reset_stats? +

pg_reset_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_reset_stats does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_reset_stats is rated Critical

The rule that runs pg_reset_stats safely

Questions about pg_reset_stats

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