get_branch_context

Get the current git branch, HEAD SHA, and recent commits. Always call this first to anchor your context to the correct branch.

SERVERMcp Dev SOURCE2loch-ness6/mempalace-mcp-dev

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_branch_context does on Mcp Dev

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

RISK

Why get_branch_context is rated Low

This tool only queries version control metadata without creating, modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It retrieves information to establish context, which is a safe read operation with minimal security risk. The blast radius of misuse is negligible since an agent cannot cause harm by reading commit history.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves git branch information, HEAD SHA, and recent commits with no modification capability. Description states 'Get the current git branch, HEAD SHA, and recent commits' indicating read-only operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_branch_context safely

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

get_branch_context Allowed

get_branch_context 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": {
    "get_branch_context": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Dev, apply this rule, and every get_branch_context call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_branch_context

What does the get_branch_context tool do? +

Get the current git branch, HEAD SHA, and recent commits. Always call this first to anchor your context to the correct branch. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Dev MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_branch_context? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_branch_context: 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 Mcp Dev. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_branch_context? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_branch_context? +

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

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

get_branch_context is provided by the Mcp Dev MCP server (2loch-ness6/mempalace-mcp-dev). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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