Retrieves the schema (column names, types, etc.) for a specific table
AI agents call get_table_schema to retrieve information from Snow without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves structural information about a database table—column definitions and types—which is a non-destructive query operation. It has no side effects, does not execute code, and does not modify data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an agent could only learn the table structure, not access sensitive data, modify records, or trigger operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_table_schema' and description 'Retrieves the schema (column names, types, etc.) for a specific table' clearly indicate a read-only operation that queries metadata without modifying or executing anything.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_table_schema gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Snow, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_table_schema:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_table_schema": {}
}
}get_table_schema is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Retrieves the schema (column names, types, etc.) for a specific table. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Snow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Snow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_table_schema: 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 Snow. Nothing to install.
get_table_schema 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 get_table_schema 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 get_table_schema. 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.
get_table_schema is provided by the Snow MCP server (shunyaai/snow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Start from Snow, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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