list_databases

列出所有可用的数据库

Server MySQL MCP Server shengshengshengbuxi/mysql_mcp_server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_databases does on MySQL MCP Server

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

Why list_databases needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only operation that enumerates available databases. It has no side effects—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute any databases or operations. It is a passive information retrieval task with minimal blast radius if misused. The sibling tools (describe_table, list_tables, query_database) confirm this is part of a database introspection/query suite.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_databases' combined with description '列出所有可用的数据库' (list all available databases) indicates a query operation that retrieves database metadata without modification.

Questions about list_databases

What does the list_databases tool do? +

列出所有可用的数据库. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MySQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_databases? +

Register the MySQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_databases: 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 MySQL MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_databases? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_databases? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_databases 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_databases completely? +

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

list_databases is provided by the MySQL MCP Server MCP server (shengshengshengbuxi/mysql_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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