files

Array of file objects to push, each object with path (string) and content (string) (object[], 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/files.md

WHAT IT DOES

What files does on GitHub

AI agents use files 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 files is rated Medium

This tool pushes file objects with path and content to a GitHub repository, which is a write operation (creating or modifying files). The description is partial and appears to describe a parameter rather than a full tool description, lowering confidence slightly. However, pushing files to a repository is clearly a Write action. Severity is high because an AI agent could overwrite critical files across a repository.

From the tool's definition 'Array of file objects to push, each object with path (string) and content (string)'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

files Rate-limited

files 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": {
    "files": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "files_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 files call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about files

What does the files tool do? +

Array of file objects to push, each object with path (string) and content (string) (object[], 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 files? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit files? +

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

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

files 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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