mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward

Forward the TCP port of a MySQL database to a local port (provides command for long-running execution)

SERVERMittwald MCP Server SOURCEmittwald/mcp-server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mittwald-mcp-server/mittwald-database-mysql-port-forward.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward does on Mittwald MCP Server

AI agents invoke mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward to trigger actions in Mittwald 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.

RISK

Why mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward is rated High

This tool executes a network port-forwarding command that creates a tunnel to a MySQL database, enabling direct TCP access. It runs an external CLI command and establishes a persistent network connection. Misuse could expose a database to unintended network access or allow exfiltration of sensitive data.

From the tool's definition Forward the TCP port of a MySQL database to a local port (provides command for long-running execution)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward safely

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

mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward Rate-limited

mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward 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": {
    "mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward_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 Mittwald MCP Server, apply this rule, and every mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward

What does the mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward tool do? +

Forward the TCP port of a MySQL database to a local port (provides command for long-running execution). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mittwald 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 mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward? +

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

What risk level is mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward? +

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

Can I rate-limit mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward? +

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

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

mittwald_database_mysql_port_forward is provided by the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server (mittwald/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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