Query records with optional filters, ordering, and limit.
AI agents call query_records to retrieve information from Instant Db without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries/retrieves records from a SQLite database with filtering, ordering, and limiting options. It is a read-only operation with no data modification. The sibling tool 'execute_query' likely handles raw SQL queries, while this tool provides a structured read interface. Low severity as it only reads data, though it could expose sensitive stored information.
From the tool's definition "Query records with optional filters, ordering, and limit" — pure retrieval operation with no mention of side effects
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Query records with optional filters, ordering, and limit. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Instant Db MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Instant Db MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for query_records: 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 Instant Db. Nothing to install.
query_records 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 query_records 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 query_records. 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.
query_records is provided by the Instant Db MCP server (urbushey/mcp-db). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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