local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database

SERVERLocal Ydb SOURCE@astandrik/local-ydb-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/local-ydb/local-ydb-bootstrap-root-database.md

WHAT IT DOES

What local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database does on Local Ydb

AI agents invoke local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database to trigger actions in Local Ydb. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database is rated High

This tool bootstraps (initializes) a local YDB database, which involves creating Docker networks, storage, and static nodes. While it has a dry-run mode without confirm=true, when confirmed it triggers external infrastructure operations (Docker containers, networks, storage provisioning).

From the tool's definition Bootstrap a plain local YDB database at /local with only a static node... without confirm=true this returns the plan without executing it

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Local Ydb, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database, this is the rule to start with:

local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database Rate-limited

local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Local Ydb, apply this rule, and every local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database

What does the local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database tool do? +

Bootstrap a plain local YDB database at /local with only a static node. Use for generic local database requests that do not need a CMS tenant, GraphShard, or dynamic nodes; without confirm=true this returns the image preflight, Docker network/storage/static-node, and verification plan without executing it. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Local Ydb MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database? +

Register the Local Ydb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for local_ydb_bootstrap_root_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 Local Ydb. Nothing to install.

What risk level is local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database? +

local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the local_ydb_bootstrap_root_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 local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for local_ydb_bootstrap_root_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 local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database? +

local_ydb_bootstrap_root_database is provided by the Local Ydb MCP server (@astandrik/local-ydb-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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