get_latest_release

Get the latest release in a GitHub repository

SERVERGitHub SOURCEoci:ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server:1.3.0

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/github/get-latest-release.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_latest_release does on GitHub

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`repo`	string	—	Repository name
`owner`	string	—	Repository owner

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why get_latest_release is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about the latest release in a repository. It performs a read-only query operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions. The blast radius is minimal as it only returns existing public or accessible repository metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_latest_release' and description 'Get the latest release in a GitHub repository' both indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_latest_release safely

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

get_latest_release Allowed

get_latest_release 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_latest_release": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_latest_release

What does the get_latest_release tool do? +

Get the latest release in a GitHub repository. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GitHub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_latest_release accept? +

get_latest_release accepts 2 parameters: repo, owner. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_latest_release? +

Register the GitHub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_latest_release: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_latest_release? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_latest_release? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_latest_release 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_latest_release completely? +

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

get_latest_release is provided by the GitHub MCP server (oci:ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server:1.3.0). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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