Low Risk

repo_slug

Set repository slug for queries

Part of the Bitbucket MCP MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

bitbucket-mcp Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call repo_slug to retrieve information from Bitbucket MCP 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.

Even though repo_slug 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.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

bitbucket-mcp.yaml
tools:
  repo_slug:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Bitbucket MCP policy for all 16 tools.

Tool Name repo_slug
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like repo_slug have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the repo_slug tool do? +

Set repository slug for queries. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bitbucket MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on repo_slug? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for repo_slug. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Bitbucket MCP MCP server.

What risk level is repo_slug? +

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

Can I rate-limit repo_slug? +

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

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for repo_slug. 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 repo_slug? +

repo_slug is provided by the Bitbucket MCP MCP server (bitbucket-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Bitbucket MCP

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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