suggest_query_optimizations · DataPilot MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What suggest_query_optimizations does on DataPilot MCP Server

AI agents call suggest_query_optimizations 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why suggest_query_optimizations needs a policy

This tool reads/analyzes a SQL query and returns optimization recommendations. It has no side effects on data or database state. The output is advisory text only. Severity is low because misuse at worst yields bad optimization advice, not data loss or unauthorized access.

From the tool's definition 'Get AI-powered suggestions for optimizing a SQL query' — the tool analyzes a query and returns suggestions, it does not execute or modify anything

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about suggest_query_optimizations

What does the suggest_query_optimizations tool do? +

Get AI-powered suggestions for optimizing a SQL query. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DataPilot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on suggest_query_optimizations? +

Register the DataPilot MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for suggest_query_optimizations: 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.

What risk level is suggest_query_optimizations? +

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

Can I rate-limit suggest_query_optimizations? +

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

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

suggest_query_optimizations 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.