list_tables

Lists available data tables (or collections) managed by Hasura, organized by schema with descriptions

Server Advanced Hasura GraphQL MCP Server vikasversetest-debug/hasura_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_tables does on Advanced Hasura GraphQL MCP Server

AI agents call list_tables to retrieve information from Advanced Hasura GraphQL MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_tables needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about table structures and organization without querying, modifying, deleting, or executing any data operations. It is purely informational discovery, analogous to SHOW TABLES or schema inspection queries. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could learn the schema structure but cannot act on data without other tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_tables' and description 'Lists available data tables (or collections) managed by Hasura, organized by schema with descriptions' indicate schema discovery/introspection with no side effects.

Questions about list_tables

What does the list_tables tool do? +

Lists available data tables (or collections) managed by Hasura, organized by schema with descriptions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Advanced Hasura GraphQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_tables? +

Register the Advanced Hasura GraphQL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for 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 Advanced Hasura GraphQL MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_tables? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_tables? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the 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.

How do I block list_tables completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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.

What MCP server provides list_tables? +

list_tables is provided by the Advanced Hasura GraphQL MCP Server MCP server (vikasversetest-debug/hasura_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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