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list_connection_pools

List connection pools for a managed database.

How to control list_connection_pools ↓

What list_connection_pools does on Vultr MCP

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

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Why list_connection_pools needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about existing connection pools without modifying, executing operations, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward read operation on database configuration metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_connection_pools' with verb 'list' and description 'List connection pools for a managed database' clearly indicates a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_connection_pools gives an agent:

How to control list_connection_pools

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Vultr MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_connection_pools:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_connection_pools": {}
  }
}

list_connection_pools is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Vultr MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about list_connection_pools

What does the list_connection_pools tool do? +

List connection pools for a managed database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Vultr MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_connection_pools? +

Register the Vultr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_connection_pools: 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 Vultr MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_connection_pools? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_connection_pools? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_connection_pools 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_connection_pools completely? +

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

list_connection_pools is provided by the Vultr MCP server (rsp2k/mcp-vultr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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