get_table_info

获取指定表的详细信息和结构

Server MySQL MCP Server sumiaoali/mysql-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_table_info does on MySQL MCP Server

AI agents call get_table_info 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 get_table_info needs a policy

The tool retrieves table schema and structural metadata only. It has no side effects, does not execute arbitrary code, and does not create, modify, or delete data. This is a standard introspection operation typical of Read category tools. Severity is low because it only exposes database schema information without accessing sensitive data content, and has minimal blast radius if invoked by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_table_info' with description indicating it retrieves 'detailed information and structure' of a specified table. This is a read-only operation that queries metadata without modifying data.

Questions about get_table_info

What does the get_table_info tool do? +

获取指定表的详细信息和结构. 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 get_table_info? +

Register the MySQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_table_info: 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 get_table_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_table_info? +

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

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

get_table_info is provided by the MySQL MCP Server MCP server (sumiaoali/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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