mysql_query

Execute read-only MySQL queries.

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-query.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_query does on Mcp Windows

AI agents call mysql_query 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_query is rated Low

Although the word 'Execute' appears in the description, it refers to query execution, not code execution. The 'read-only' constraint means no data modification, deletion, or code execution occurs. The tool retrieves and queries data without side effects, fitting the Read category definition.

From the tool's definition Tool explicitly described as "Execute read-only MySQL queries" — the read-only constraint is the defining characteristic that limits this to data retrieval without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_query 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_query, this is the rule to start with:

mysql_query Allowed

mysql_query 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_query": {}
  }
}

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_query call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mysql_query

What does the mysql_query tool do? +

Execute read-only MySQL queries. 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_query? +

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

What risk level is mysql_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_query? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_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 mysql_query completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mysql_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 mysql_query? +

mysql_query 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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