Low Risk

Built

in query execution statistics

Part of the Mysql MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call Built to retrieve information from Mysql without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though Built only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

mysql.yaml
tools:
  Built:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Mysql policy for all 5 tools.

Tool Name Built
Category Read
MCP Server Mysql MCP Server
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like Built have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the Built tool do? +

in query execution statistics. 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 Built? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for Built. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mysql MCP server.

What risk level is Built? +

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

Can I rate-limit Built? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the Built rule in your Intercept 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 Built completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for Built. 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 Built? +

Built is provided by the Mysql MCP server (@benborla29/mcp-server-mysql). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Mysql

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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