birst_execute_query · Infor Birst MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What birst_execute_query does on Infor Birst MCP Server

AI agents invoke birst_execute_query to trigger actions in Infor Birst MCP Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why birst_execute_query needs a policy

This tool executes BQL (Birst Query Language) queries against data warehouses. While read-only queries may be benign, the Execute category is appropriate because: (1) the tool explicitly executes code (BQL queries), (2) BQL can perform operations beyond simple reads depending on the query type, (3) without query restrictions stated, an AI agent could execute resource-intensive or unintended queries, (4) it sits in…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'birst_execute_query' and description 'Execute a BQL query and return the results' explicitly indicates execution of queries against a data warehouse.

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Verdict

birst_execute_query Rate-limited

birst_execute_query 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": {
    "birst_execute_query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "birst_execute_query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Infor Birst MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about birst_execute_query

What does the birst_execute_query tool do? +

Execute a BQL query and return the results. Use after generating BQL or with known queries. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on birst_execute_query? +

Register the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for birst_execute_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 Infor Birst MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is birst_execute_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit birst_execute_query? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the birst_execute_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 birst_execute_query completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for birst_execute_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 birst_execute_query? +

birst_execute_query is provided by the Infor Birst MCP Server MCP server (mikahdev/infor-birst-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.