List all tables in a database/schema
AI agents call list_tables to retrieve information from DataPilot MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a read-only operation that enumerates database schema objects. It has no side effects, cannot modify data, and presents minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent. The blast radius is limited to information disclosure of schema structure, which is typically low-severity in most organizational contexts.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_tables' with description 'List all tables in a database/schema'. This is a straightforward query operation that retrieves metadata about available tables without modifying, executing, or deleting any data.
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List all tables in a database/schema. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DataPilot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the DataPilot 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 DataPilot MCP Server. Nothing to install.
list_tables is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
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.
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.
list_tables is provided by the DataPilot MCP Server MCP server (rickyb30/datapilot-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
list_tables is one line of DataPilot MCP Server's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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