notion_query_database

Query a Notion database to retrieve pages/entries

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/sagemcp-sagemcp/notion-query-database.md

WHAT IT DOES

What notion_query_database does on Sage MCP

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

RISK

Why notion_query_database is rated Low

This tool retrieves data from a Notion database without side effects. It performs a query operation that fetches existing information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure, which is low severity in a multi-tenant environment with OAuth/API key authentication.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'query' and description states 'retrieve pages/entries' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution. The verb 'retrieve' explicitly indicates a read-only operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs notion_query_database safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sage MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For notion_query_database, this is the rule to start with:

notion_query_database Allowed

notion_query_database is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "notion_query_database": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sage MCP, apply this rule, and every notion_query_database call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about notion_query_database

What does the notion_query_database tool do? +

Query a Notion database to retrieve pages/entries. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on notion_query_database? +

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

What risk level is notion_query_database? +

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

Can I rate-limit notion_query_database? +

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

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

notion_query_database is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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