PostgreSQL_reset_sequence

Reset a sequence to a specific value or restart from 1.

SERVERPostgres SOURCEmukul975/postgres-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-postgres-mcp-server/postgresql-reset-sequence.md

WHAT IT DOES

What PostgreSQL_reset_sequence does on Postgres

AI agents use PostgreSQL_reset_sequence to create or update resources in Postgres, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Postgres environment.

RISK

Why PostgreSQL_reset_sequence is rated Medium

Resetting a sequence modifies database state by changing the next value the sequence will generate. This is a reversible write operation (the sequence can be reset again), but it carries high severity because it can cause duplicate key violations, data integrity issues, or application failures if sequence values overlap with existing IDs in dependent tables.

From the tool's definition Reset a sequence to a specific value or restart from 1

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs PostgreSQL_reset_sequence safely

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

PostgreSQL_reset_sequence Rate-limited

PostgreSQL_reset_sequence stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "PostgreSQL_reset_sequence": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "postgresql_reset_sequence_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about PostgreSQL_reset_sequence

What does the PostgreSQL_reset_sequence tool do? +

Reset a sequence to a specific value or restart from 1. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Postgres MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on PostgreSQL_reset_sequence? +

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

What risk level is PostgreSQL_reset_sequence? +

PostgreSQL_reset_sequence is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit PostgreSQL_reset_sequence? +

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

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

PostgreSQL_reset_sequence is provided by the Postgres MCP server (mukul975/postgres-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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What PostgreSQL_reset_sequence does on Postgres

Why PostgreSQL_reset_sequence is rated Medium

The rule that runs PostgreSQL_reset_sequence safely

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