optimize_database

THE RISK

High Risk

Why optimize_database needs a policy

This tool executes database maintenance operations (VACUUM, ANALYZE, index optimization). These are administrative operations that run against the database engine and trigger structural changes. While not purely destructive (data is not deleted), VACUUM and ANALYZE are active execution operations with side effects on database internals.

From the tool's definition 데이터베이스를 최적화하고 인덱스 커버리지를 분석합니다. VACUUM, ANALYZE, 인덱스 최적화 포함 (translates to: 'Optimizes the database and analyzes index coverage. Includes VACUUM, ANALYZE, index optimization')

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access optimize_database gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control optimize_database

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Work Memory MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for optimize_database:

policy.json

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

optimize_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.

Create a free account and register Work Memory MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about optimize_database

What does the optimize_database tool do? +

데이터베이스를 최적화하고 인덱스 커버리지를 분석합니다. VACUUM, ANALYZE, 인덱스 최적화 포함. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Work Memory 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 optimize_database? +

Register the Work Memory MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for optimize_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 Work Memory MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is optimize_database? +

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

Can I rate-limit optimize_database? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the optimize_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 optimize_database completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for optimize_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 optimize_database? +

optimize_database is provided by the Work Memory MCP Server MCP server (moontmsai/work-memory-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Work Memory MCP Server tool call.

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