disconnect · Db Oauth MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What disconnect does on Db Oauth

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why disconnect needs a policy

Disconnecting from database connections and revoking access tokens modifies the authentication state but does not delete data or execute arbitrary operations. The action is reversible (user can reconnect). However, it affects active sessions for potentially multiple users if the server manages shared connections, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'disconnect' with description 'Disconnect from all database connections. Revokes the current access token' indicates state modification—terminating active sessions and invalidating credentials.

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Verdict

disconnect Rate-limited

disconnect 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": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "disconnect_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 Db Oauth, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about disconnect

What does the disconnect tool do? +

Disconnect from all database connections. Revokes the current access token and. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Db Oauth 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? +

Register the Db Oauth MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for disconnect: 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 Db Oauth. Nothing to install.

What risk level is disconnect? +

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

Can I rate-limit disconnect? +

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

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

disconnect is provided by the Db Oauth MCP server (kpconnell/db-oauth-mcp-node). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.