describe_view

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why describe_view needs a policy

This tool queries and returns metadata about a database view (schema, definition, columns). It performs no modifications, deletions, or execution of arbitrary code. It is a straightforward inspection/read operation similar to DESCRIBE or SHOW DEFINITION commands in SQL Server. No destructive or side-effect operations are performed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'describe_view' and description 'Get detailed information about a view including its definition' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access describe_view gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control describe_view

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MSSQL MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for describe_view:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "describe_view": {}
  }
}

describe_view is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about describe_view

What does the describe_view tool do? +

Get detailed information about a view including its definition. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MSSQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on describe_view? +

Register the MSSQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for describe_view: 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 MSSQL MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is describe_view? +

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

Can I rate-limit describe_view? +

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

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

describe_view is provided by the MSSQL MCP Server MCP server (jensenloke/mcp-sqlserver-pro). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every MSSQL MCP Server tool call.

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