kdbai_list_databases

List all databases name in the KDB.AI database.

Server KDB AI MCP Server kxsystems/kdbai-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What kdbai_list_databases does on KDB AI MCP Server

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

Why kdbai_list_databases needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata (database names) without modifying data, executing code, or triggering side effects. It is a pure read operation with minimal risk—the information returned is typically non-sensitive structural metadata that does not compromise system integrity or expose sensitive data directly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kdbai_list_databases' and description 'List all databases name in the KDB.AI database' indicate a retrieval operation with no data modification or execution of arbitrary operations.

Questions about kdbai_list_databases

What does the kdbai_list_databases tool do? +

List all databases name in the KDB.AI database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the KDB AI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on kdbai_list_databases? +

Register the KDB AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kdbai_list_databases: 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 KDB AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kdbai_list_databases? +

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

Can I rate-limit kdbai_list_databases? +

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

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

kdbai_list_databases is provided by the KDB AI MCP Server MCP server (kxsystems/kdbai-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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