write_query
Execute an INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE query on the SQLite database
Part of the SQLite MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents use write_query to create or modify resources in SQLite. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON WRITE_QUERY
Without a policy, an AI agent could call write_query repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach SQLite.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.
tools:
write_query:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 30
window: 60See the full SQLite policy for all 6 tools.
DETAILS
MORE SQLITE TOOLS
create_table Write append_insight Other describe_table Read list_tables Read read_query Read SIMILAR WRITE TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the write_query tool do?
Execute an INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE query on the SQLite database. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SQLite MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
How do I enforce a policy on write_query?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for write_query. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the SQLite MCP server.
What risk level is write_query?
write_query is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Can I rate-limit write_query?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the write_query rule in your Intercept 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 write_query completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for write_query. 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 write_query?
write_query is provided by the SQLite MCP server (). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON SQLITE
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.