list_all_tables

list all tables in the current database

Server Doris-MCP-Lite nomotok/doris-mcp-lite
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_all_tables does on Doris-MCP-Lite

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

Why list_all_tables needs a policy

This tool retrieves database schema metadata without modifying, executing arbitrary code, or deleting data. It is a passive enumeration operation typical of read-only database exploration. The blast radius from misuse is minimal—an agent could enumerate available tables but cannot access data, execute commands, or cause destructive changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_all_tables' and description states it 'list all tables in the current database'. The server explicitly advertises 'read-only SQL queries' and 'data analysis'.

Questions about list_all_tables

What does the list_all_tables tool do? +

list all tables in the current database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Doris-MCP-Lite MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_all_tables? +

Register the Doris-MCP-Lite MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_all_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 Doris-MCP-Lite. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_all_tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_all_tables? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_all_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_all_tables completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_all_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_all_tables? +

list_all_tables is provided by the Doris-MCP-Lite MCP server (nomotok/doris-mcp-lite). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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