gha_optimize

Optimize a GitHub Actions workflow for speed and cost reduction (Pro)

SERVERPlugin Hub SOURCE@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What gha_optimize does on Plugin Hub

AI agents use gha_optimize to create or update resources in Plugin Hub, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Plugin Hub environment.

RISK

Why gha_optimize is rated Medium

An AI agent can call gha_optimize faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Plugin Hub by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gha_optimize safely

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

gha_optimize Rate-limited

gha_optimize stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gha_optimize": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gha_optimize_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about gha_optimize

What does the gha_optimize tool do? +

Optimize a GitHub Actions workflow for speed and cost reduction (Pro). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Plugin Hub MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gha_optimize? +

Register the Plugin Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gha_optimize: 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 Plugin Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gha_optimize? +

gha_optimize is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit gha_optimize? +

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

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

gha_optimize is provided by the Plugin Hub MCP server (@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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