list-tables

列出目前資料庫中的所有資料表

Server MSSQL MCP Server nakiriyuuzu/mssql-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list-tables does on MSSQL MCP Server

AI agents call list-tables to retrieve information from MSSQL MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list-tables needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about database structure (table enumeration) with no side effects. It is a non-destructive query operation that does not execute code, modify data, or create financial obligations. The action is read-only schema discovery.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list-tables' and description '列出目前資料庫中的所有資料表' (lists all tables in the current database) indicate a query operation that retrieves metadata about database schema without modification.

Questions about list-tables

What does the list-tables tool do? +

列出目前資料庫中的所有資料表. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MSSQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list-tables? +

Register the MSSQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list-tables: 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 MSSQL MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list-tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit list-tables? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list-tables 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 list-tables completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list-tables. 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 list-tables? +

list-tables is provided by the MSSQL MCP Server MCP server (nakiriyuuzu/mssql-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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