git_reset

Resets repository to a specific commit or state

SERVERGitHub MCP Server SOURCE0xshariq/github-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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

WHAT IT DOES

What git_reset does on GitHub MCP Server

AI agents call git_reset to permanently remove resources in GitHub MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why git_reset is rated Critical

git reset, particularly with --hard flag, irreversibly discards uncommitted changes and rewrites commit history. While softer reset modes (--soft, --mixed) are reversible via reflog, the tool's capability to destructively lose work with common usage patterns and the high likelihood an AI agent would use destructive reset modes makes this Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition 'Resets repository to a specific commit or state' - reset operations can discard uncommitted changes and move HEAD to previous commits, irreversibly losing work depending on the reset mode (--hard discards all local changes).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs git_reset 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_reset, this is the rule to start with:

git_reset Hidden

git_reset is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "git_reset"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_reset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about git_reset

What does the git_reset tool do? +

Resets repository to a specific commit or state. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GitHub MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on git_reset? +

Register the GitHub MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_reset: 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_reset? +

git_reset is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit git_reset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the git_reset 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_reset completely? +

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

git_reset 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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