mysql_index_usage_effectiveness

Analyze index usage effectiveness and identify unused indexes.

SERVERMysql SOURCEmukul975/mysql-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mysql-mcp-server/mysql-index-usage-effectiveness.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_index_usage_effectiveness does on Mysql

AI agents call mysql_index_usage_effectiveness to retrieve information from Mysql 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_index_usage_effectiveness is rated Low

This tool retrieves and analyzes existing database metadata about index usage patterns. It reads performance statistics to provide insights but does not create, modify, delete, or execute code. The server description emphasizes 'read-only queries' and 'performance analysis,' confirming the read-only nature. No side effects or irreversible changes occur from querying index statistics.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'analyze' and description states 'Analyze index usage effectiveness and identify unused indexes' - performs information gathering and reporting without modifying data or executing arbitrary queries.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_index_usage_effectiveness safely

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

mysql_index_usage_effectiveness Allowed

mysql_index_usage_effectiveness 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_index_usage_effectiveness": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about mysql_index_usage_effectiveness

What does the mysql_index_usage_effectiveness tool do? +

Analyze index usage effectiveness and identify unused indexes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mysql MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mysql_index_usage_effectiveness? +

Register the Mysql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_index_usage_effectiveness: 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 Mysql. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mysql_index_usage_effectiveness? +

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

Can I rate-limit mysql_index_usage_effectiveness? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mysql_index_usage_effectiveness 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_index_usage_effectiveness completely? +

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

mysql_index_usage_effectiveness is provided by the Mysql MCP server (mukul975/mysql-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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