# databricks_setup_schema

A write tool on the Databricks MCP Server MCP server.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `databricks_setup_schema`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-setup-schema

## Facts

- Tool: `databricks_setup_schema`
- Server: Databricks MCP Server (`pypi:databricks-sdk-mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp.md
- Install: `npx -y pypi:databricks-sdk-mcp`
- Homepage: https://github.com/pramodbhatofficial/databricks-mcp-server
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "databricks_setup_schema",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why databricks_setup_schema is rated Medium

The name implies schema creation or configuration, which is a Write operation. However, 'setup' could also involve destructive actions like dropping and recreating. With an empty description, confidence is lowered. Defaulting to Write as the most likely interpretation, but severity is high given schemas in Unity Catalog can affect many downstream tables and permissions.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name 'databricks_setup_schema' suggests creating or configuring a schema in Databricks Unity Catalog; description is empty and uninformative."

## Use case

AI agents use databricks_setup_schema to create or update resources in Databricks MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Databricks MCP Server environment.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Databricks MCP Server:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "databricks_setup_schema": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "databricks_setup_schema_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Databricks MCP Server (261)

- `databricks_dbfs_delete` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-dbfs-delete.md
- `databricks_delete_app` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-app.md
- `databricks_delete_catalog` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-catalog.md
- `databricks_delete_connection` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-connection.md
- `databricks_delete_database_instance` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-database-instance.md
- `databricks_delete_experiment` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-experiment.md
- `databricks_delete_external_location` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-external-location.md
- `databricks_delete_function` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-function.md
- `databricks_delete_git_credential` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-git-credential.md
- `databricks_delete_global_init_script` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-global-init-script.md
- `databricks_delete_group` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-group.md
- `databricks_delete_instance_pool` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-instance-pool.md
- `databricks_delete_job` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-job.md
- `databricks_delete_metastore` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-metastore.md
- `databricks_delete_online_table` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-online-table.md
- `databricks_delete_pipeline` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-pipeline.md
- `databricks_delete_quality_monitor` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-quality-monitor.md
- `databricks_delete_recipient` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-recipient.md
- `databricks_delete_registered_model` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-registered-model.md
- `databricks_delete_run` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-run.md
- `databricks_delete_schema` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-schema.md
- `databricks_delete_secret` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-secret.md
- `databricks_delete_secret_scope` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-secret-scope.md
- `databricks_delete_service_principal` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-service-principal.md
- `databricks_delete_serving_endpoint` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-serving-endpoint.md
- `databricks_delete_share` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-share.md
- `databricks_delete_storage_credential` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-storage-credential.md
- `databricks_delete_table` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-table.md
- `databricks_delete_token` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-token.md
- `databricks_delete_token_management` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-token-management.md
- …and 231 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp.md

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- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
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