List tables in a schema with row counts, comments, and last analyzed date. Supports LIKE filtering on table name.
AI agents call oracle_list_tables to retrieve information from Oracle APEX MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries database schema information (table names, row counts, comments, last analyzed dates) and returns results based on optional filtering. It performs no mutations, does not execute arbitrary code, and does not delete or create objects. It is a straightforward metadata read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'oracle_list_tables' and description 'List tables in a schema with row counts, comments, and last analyzed date. Supports LIKE filtering on table name.' - retrieves schema metadata without modifying or executing operations.
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List tables in a schema with row counts, comments, and last analyzed date. Supports LIKE filtering on table name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Oracle APEX MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Oracle APEX MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for oracle_list_tables: 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 Oracle APEX MCP Server. Nothing to install.
oracle_list_tables 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 oracle_list_tables 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 oracle_list_tables. 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.
oracle_list_tables is provided by the Oracle APEX MCP Server MCP server (silviosotelo/oracle-apex-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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