query

执行SELECT查询语句,返回查询结果

Server MySQL MCP Server microsnow/mysql-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What query does on MySQL MCP Server

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

Why query needs a policy

The tool is explicitly described as executing SELECT queries and returning results. SELECT is the standard SQL command for data retrieval with no side effects. However, severity is medium rather than low because: (1) the broader server context allows SQL execution and transactions, so query injection or privilege escalation is possible if input validation is weak; (2) returned data may be sensitive; (3) the sibling…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'query' and description '执行SELECT查询语句,返回查询结果' (Execute SELECT query statements, return query results) indicate retrieval of data without modification.

Questions about query

What does the query tool do? +

执行SELECT查询语句,返回查询结果. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MySQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on query? +

Register the MySQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for query: 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 MySQL MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is query? +

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

Can I rate-limit query? +

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

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

query is provided by the MySQL MCP Server MCP server (microsnow/mysql-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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