postgres_list_views

List all views in a schema

Server Multi-Database MCP Server nam088/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What postgres_list_views does on Multi-Database MCP Server

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

Why postgres_list_views needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves metadata about database views without performing any side effects, modifications, or deletions. It is a read-only operation that simply enumerates existing views, making it a classic Read category tool with low severity since it poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List all views in a schema' - a pure retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Questions about postgres_list_views

What does the postgres_list_views tool do? +

List all views in a schema. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Multi-Database MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on postgres_list_views? +

Register the Multi-Database MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for postgres_list_views: 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 Multi-Database MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is postgres_list_views? +

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

Can I rate-limit postgres_list_views? +

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

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

postgres_list_views is provided by the Multi-Database MCP Server MCP server (nam088/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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