describe_table
Get schema information for a table
Part of the Turso MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call describe_table to retrieve information from Turso without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DESCRIBE_TABLE
Even though describe_table only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
describe_table:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Turso policy for all 9 tools.
DETAILS
MORE TURSO TOOLS
list_databases Read list_tables Read execute_read_only_query Read vector_search Read create_database Write generate_database_token Write delete_database Destructive execute_query Execute SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
list_bases Airtable list_tables Airtable list_records Airtable get_record Airtable search_records Airtable search Amplitude RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the describe_table tool do?
Get schema information for a table. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Turso MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on describe_table?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for describe_table. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Turso MCP server.
What risk level is describe_table?
describe_table is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit describe_table?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the describe_table 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 describe_table completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for describe_table. 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 describe_table?
describe_table is provided by the Turso MCP server (mcp-turso-cloud). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON TURSO
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.