github_get_repo

Get a repository by owner and name

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/github-get-repo.md

WHAT IT DOES

What github_get_repo does on ScopeGate

AI agents call github_get_repo to retrieve information from ScopeGate without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why github_get_repo is rated Low

This tool fetches repository metadata/information from GitHub based on owner and name parameters. It is a pure read operation that queries data without side effects, creation, modification, deletion, or execution capabilities. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused—an agent could only retrieve publicly or authorized repository information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'github_get_repo' and description 'Get a repository by owner and name' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution of code.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs github_get_repo safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ScopeGate, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For github_get_repo, this is the rule to start with:

github_get_repo Allowed

github_get_repo 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": {
    "github_get_repo": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about github_get_repo

What does the github_get_repo tool do? +

Get a repository by owner and name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on github_get_repo? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for github_get_repo: 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 ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is github_get_repo? +

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

Can I rate-limit github_get_repo? +

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

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

github_get_repo is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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