git_log

Shows commit history

SERVERGitHub MCP Server SOURCE0xshariq/github-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/0xshariq-github-mcp-server/git-log.md

WHAT IT DOES

What git_log does on GitHub MCP Server

AI agents call git_log to retrieve information from GitHub MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why git_log is rated Low

git_log is a standard Git command that retrieves and displays commit history from a repository. It performs no side effects, creates no modifications, executes no code, and deletes nothing. This is a pure read operation that queries existing data. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as viewing commit history cannot harm the repository.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'git_log' and description 'Shows commit history' indicate a query operation that retrieves historical data without modifying or executing code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs git_log safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GitHub MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For git_log, this is the rule to start with:

git_log Allowed

git_log is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "git_log": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GitHub MCP Server, apply this rule, and every git_log call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about git_log

What does the git_log tool do? +

Shows commit history. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GitHub MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on git_log? +

Register the GitHub MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_log: 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 GitHub MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is git_log? +

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

Can I rate-limit git_log? +

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

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

git_log is provided by the GitHub MCP Server MCP server (0xshariq/github-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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