Get global statistics for the YOURLS instance
AI agents call db_stats to retrieve information from YOURLS-MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns read-only statistics about the YOURLS database instance. It has no side effects, does not modify data, does not execute code or commands, and does not delete anything. It is a straightforward data retrieval operation with minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool is named 'db_stats' and described as 'Get global statistics for the YOURLS instance' — purely retrieves aggregate data without modification, deletion, or execution of operations.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get global statistics for the YOURLS instance. It is categorised as a Read tool in the YOURLS-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the YOURLS- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for db_stats: 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 YOURLS-MCP. Nothing to install.
db_stats is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the db_stats 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for db_stats. 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.
db_stats is provided by the YOURLS- MCP server (kesslerio/yourls-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
db_stats is one line of YOURLS-'s registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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