list_commits

A read tool on the GitHub MCP server.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What list_commits does on GitHub

AI agents call list_commits 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.

RISK

Why list_commits is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical commit data from a repository without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. Listing commits is a read-only query operation that has no side effects and minimal security risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_commits' and description is 'List commits' - both indicate a retrieval/query operation with no modification or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_commits Allowed

list_commits 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": {
    "list_commits": {}
  }
}

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 list_commits call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_commits

What does the list_commits tool do? +

list_commits is a read tool on the GitHub MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GitHub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_commits? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_commits? +

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

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

list_commits 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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