pg_stats_frequency

Get value frequency distribution (count per unique value) ordered by frequency descending. Shows the most common values first.

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-stats-frequency.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pg_stats_frequency does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

AI agents call pg_stats_frequency 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_stats_frequency is rated Low

This is a statistics query tool that analyzes and retrieves distribution data from an existing table or column. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent—the worst outcome would be returning statistical information that may already be available through other channels.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves a frequency distribution ('count per unique value') from PostgreSQL statistics, ordered by frequency. The action is 'Get' and 'Shows', indicating data retrieval only.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pg_stats_frequency 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_stats_frequency, this is the rule to start with:

pg_stats_frequency Allowed

pg_stats_frequency 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_stats_frequency": {}
  }
}

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_stats_frequency call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pg_stats_frequency

What does the pg_stats_frequency tool do? +

Get value frequency distribution (count per unique value) ordered by frequency descending. Shows the most common values first. 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_stats_frequency? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pg_stats_frequency? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pg_stats_frequency 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_stats_frequency completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pg_stats_frequency. 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_stats_frequency? +

pg_stats_frequency 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_stats_frequency does on PostgreSQL MCP Server

Why pg_stats_frequency is rated Low

The rule that runs pg_stats_frequency safely

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