// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

DATABASE TOOLS

10 tools from the Database MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 10 DATABASE TOOLS

READ 8 tools

Read describe_table Get detailed description of a table including column names and types Read find_table Find which database contains a specific table Read get_database_info Get detailed information about a database including schema summary Read get_query_history Get the recent query history Read get_table_columns Get column names for a specific table Read get_table_sample Get a sample of data from a table Read get_table_types Get column types for a specific table Read list_databases List all available database connections

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute execute_query Execute a SQL query and return results as a markdown table Execute execute_query_json Execute a SQL query and return results as JSON

// FAQ

How many tools does the Database MCP server have? +

The Database MCP server exposes 10 tools across 2 categories: Read, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Database tools? +

Route the Database server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Database tools fall into? +

Database tools are categorised as Read (8), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Database tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 10 Database tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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