autoInit

Initialize with README (boolean, optional)

SERVERGitHub SOURCEoci:ghcr.io/aifity/omnigit-mcp:0.5.0

Low RISK CLASS

Category Other

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-aifity-omnigit-mcp/autoinit.md

WHAT IT DOES

What autoInit does on GitHub

AI agents call autoInit as a supporting operation in GitHub workflows.

RISK

Why autoInit is rated Low

The description is uninformative and appears to describe a parameter (a boolean flag for initializing a repository with a README) rather than a complete tool. Without more context, this looks like a configuration option for a repository creation operation. If it is part of repo initialization, it would be Write-level at most, but confidence is very low given the minimal description.

From the tool's definition Tool description only says 'Initialize with README (boolean, optional)' — this appears to be a parameter/option rather than a standalone tool description.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs autoInit 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 autoInit, this is the rule to start with:

autoInit Rate-limited

autoInit gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "autoInit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "autoinit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

SET A RULE FOR THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about autoInit

What does the autoInit tool do? +

Initialize with README (boolean, optional). It is categorised as a Other tool in the GitHub MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on autoInit? +

Register the GitHub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for autoInit: 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 autoInit? +

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

Can I rate-limit autoInit? +

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

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

autoInit is provided by the GitHub MCP server (oci:ghcr.io/aifity/omnigit-mcp:0.5.0). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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