faber_create_database · Faber MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What faber_create_database does on Faber MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why faber_create_database needs a policy

This tool creates database infrastructure (MySQL database and user account), which is a write operation that modifies the server state by adding new resources. While database creation is technically reversible (databases can be deleted), the tool itself performs the initial creation/provisioning action. It does not execute arbitrary queries, deploy code, delete resources, or move money.

From the tool's definition "Create a new MySQL database with a dedicated user" - the tool creates database infrastructure that can be modified or deleted later, but the creation itself is a reversible write operation that establishes new persistent resources.

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Verdict

faber_create_database Rate-limited

faber_create_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": {
    "faber_create_database": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "faber_create_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 Faber MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about faber_create_database

What does the faber_create_database tool do? +

Create a new MySQL database with a dedicated user. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Faber MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on faber_create_database? +

Register the Faber MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for faber_create_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 Faber MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is faber_create_database? +

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

Can I rate-limit faber_create_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the faber_create_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 faber_create_database completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for faber_create_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 faber_create_database? +

faber_create_database is provided by the Faber MCP Server MCP server (joshtrebilco/faber-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.