disconnect_database · MCP Universal DB Client MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What disconnect_database does on MCP Universal DB Client

AI agents use disconnect_database to create or update resources in MCP Universal DB Client — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Universal DB Client environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why disconnect_database needs a policy

Disconnecting a database connection is a write operation because it changes the state of the system (connection pool state) reversibly. It does not permanently delete data, execute arbitrary code, or cause financial impact. However, it has medium severity because careless disconnections could disrupt legitimate database operations or cause transaction failures if performed mid-operation.

From the tool's definition 'Disconnect from a database using connection ID' modifies the state of database connections by removing an active connection, which is a reversible state change.

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Verdict

disconnect_database Rate-limited

disconnect_database stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "disconnect_database": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "disconnect_database_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MCP Universal DB Client, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about disconnect_database

What does the disconnect_database tool do? +

Disconnect from a database using connection ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Universal DB Client MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on disconnect_database? +

Register the MCP Universal DB Client MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for disconnect_database: 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 MCP Universal DB Client. Nothing to install.

What risk level is disconnect_database? +

disconnect_database is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit disconnect_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the disconnect_database 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 disconnect_database completely? +

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

disconnect_database is provided by the MCP Universal DB Client MCP server (izumisy/mcp-universal-db-client). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.