mysql_table_status

What mysql_table_status does on Mysql

AI agents call mysql_table_status 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.

Why mysql_table_status is rated Low

This tool retrieves and reports status information about database tables. It performs no modifications, deletions, or code execution. It is purely informational in nature, consistent with monitoring and diagnostic operations. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose information about table structure and performance characteristics, not manipulate data or trigger destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_table_status' and description 'Get comprehensive status information for tables' indicate a query operation that retrieves table metadata and status without modification.

The rule that runs mysql_table_status 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_table_status, this is the rule to start with:

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

Questions about mysql_table_status