git_pull

A execute tool on the GitHub MCP server.

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

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What git_pull does on GitHub

AI agents invoke git_pull to trigger actions in GitHub. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why git_pull is rated High

A git pull operation executes an external command that modifies the local repository state by fetching and merging remote changes. This is not purely a read operation since it can alter branch state, trigger merge conflicts, or overwrite local changes. The description is minimal, so confidence is moderate. Severity is medium as misuse could corrupt local branch state or introduce unintended changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'git_pull' and description 'Git pull' — triggers an external git operation that fetches and merges remote changes into the local repository.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

git_pull Rate-limited

git_pull stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "git_pull": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_pull_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about git_pull

What does the git_pull tool do? +

git_pull is a execute tool on the GitHub MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the GitHub MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on git_pull? +

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

git_pull is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit git_pull? +

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

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

git_pull 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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