github_delete_branch

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call github_delete_branch to permanently remove or destroy resources in Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON GITHUB_DELETE_BRANCH

Without a policy, an AI agent could call github_delete_branch in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

github-mcp-server-sls-c4d5e6f7-a8b9-4012-b345-456789012345.yaml

tools:
  github_delete_branch:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345 policy for all 138 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name github_delete_branch

Category Destructive

MCP Server Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345 MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE GITHUB MCP SERVER SLS C4D5E6F7 A8B9 4012 B345 456789012345 TOOLS

Destructive github_cancel_organization_invitation Destructive github_delete_comment_reaction Destructive github_delete_issue_comment Destructive github_delete_milestone Destructive github_delete_pull_request_review_comment Destructive github_delete_repository Destructive github_delete_repository_invitation Destructive github_delete_repository_label

View all 138 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

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

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

github_delete_branch is one of the critical-risk operations in Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the github_delete_branch tool do? +

Delete a branch. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345 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 github_delete_branch? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for github_delete_branch. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345 MCP server.

What risk level is github_delete_branch? +

github_delete_branch 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 github_delete_branch? +

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

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

github_delete_branch is provided by the Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345 MCP server (@coretext-ai/github-mcp-server-sls-c4d5e6f7-a8b9-4012-b345-456789012345). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Github Mcp Server Sls C4d5e6f7 A8b9 4012 B345 456789012345