mysql_process_list

Show active MySQL connections and processes.

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/mysql-process-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_process_list does on Mcp Windows

AI agents call mysql_process_list to retrieve information from Mcp Windows without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why mysql_process_list is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays information about active MySQL connections and processes. It is a read-only diagnostic query that queries data without side effects—fitting the 'Read' category. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since viewing process lists poses no immediate security risk to data integrity or system stability. Severity is low due to the informational nature of the operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_process_list' and description 'Show active MySQL connections and processes' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or execution of system commands.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_process_list safely

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

mysql_process_list Allowed

mysql_process_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mysql_process_list": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about mysql_process_list

What does the mysql_process_list tool do? +

Show active MySQL connections and processes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Windows MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mysql_process_list? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_process_list: 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 Mcp Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mysql_process_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_process_list? +

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

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

mysql_process_list is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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