filename

Filename to update or create (string, required)

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What filename does on GitHub

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

RISK

Why filename is rated Medium

This tool is a parameter that enables creation or modification of files reversibly. It does not delete data irreversibly. However, confidence is moderate (0.5) because the description is minimal and does not provide full context about the actual operation—it only describes what the parameter itself does rather than the tool's complete functionality.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'filename' with description 'Filename to update or create' suggests this parameter enables file creation or modification operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

filename Rate-limited

filename 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": {
    "filename": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "filename_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 GitHub, apply this rule, and every filename call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about filename

What does the filename tool do? +

Filename to update or create (string, required). It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitHub MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on filename? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit filename? +

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

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

filename 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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