connect_database · MySQL MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What connect_database does on MySQL MCP Server

AI agents invoke connect_database to trigger actions in MySQL MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why connect_database needs a policy

This tool establishes a connection to a MySQL database, which is an external operation that triggers side effects (opening a persistent connection, potentially changing the active session state). It is not a pure read, nor does it modify data directly. The blast radius is medium — misuse could connect to unintended databases or expose connection credentials, but it does not by itself read, write, or delete data.

From the tool's definition "データベースに接続します" (Connects to a database); tool name is "connect_database"

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Verdict

connect_database Rate-limited

connect_database stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "connect_database": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "connect_database_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MySQL MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about connect_database

What does the connect_database tool do? +

データベースに接続します. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MySQL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on connect_database? +

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

connect_database is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit connect_database? +

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

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

connect_database is provided by the MySQL MCP Server MCP server (yuki777/mysql-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

connect_database is one line of MySQL MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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