PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis

Analyze current wait events and blocking processes.

SERVERPostgres SOURCEmukul975/postgres-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis does on Postgres

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

RISK

Why PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis is rated Low

The tool reads and reports on current database wait events and blocking processes without modifying any data. It is a diagnostic/monitoring tool. Severity is medium because it accesses potentially sensitive performance and process information about the database, but it causes no side effects.

From the tool's definition Analyze current wait events and blocking processes

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis 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_wait_events_analysis, this is the rule to start with:

PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis Allowed

PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis 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": {
    "PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis

What does the PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis tool do? +

Analyze current wait events and blocking processes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Postgres MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis? +

Register the Postgres MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis: 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_wait_events_analysis? +

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

Can I rate-limit PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis 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_wait_events_analysis completely? +

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

PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis 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_wait_events_analysis does on Postgres

Why PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis is rated Low

The rule that runs PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis safely

Questions about PostgreSQL_wait_events_analysis

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