test_postgresql_connection · MCP Document Converter MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What test_postgresql_connection does on MCP Document Converter

AI agents call test_postgresql_connection to retrieve information from MCP Document Converter without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why test_postgresql_connection needs a policy

Testing connectivity is a read-only diagnostic operation that checks whether a connection can be established. It does not modify, delete, or create any data. It simply verifies that the configured PostgreSQL database is reachable, making it a low-risk read operation.

From the tool's definition Test connectivity to a configured PostgreSQL database

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Questions about test_postgresql_connection

What does the test_postgresql_connection tool do? +

Test connectivity to a configured PostgreSQL database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Document Converter MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on test_postgresql_connection? +

Register the MCP Document Converter MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for test_postgresql_connection: 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 Document Converter. Nothing to install.

What risk level is test_postgresql_connection? +

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

Can I rate-limit test_postgresql_connection? +

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

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

test_postgresql_connection is provided by the MCP Document Converter MCP server (kittolau/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.