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tag

Manages git tags. Supports list (default), create, and delete actions. List returns structured tag data with name, date, and message. Create supports lightweight and annotated tags.

ServerCargo
CategoryDestructive

How to control tag ↓

WHAT IT DOES

What tag does on Cargo

AI agents call tag to permanently remove resources in Cargo — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why tag needs a policy

While the tool includes read (list) and write (create) operations, the presence of the delete action makes it Destructive per the classification hierarchy. Deleting git tags can break build systems, release pipelines, and cause confusion in team workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states it 'Supports list (default), create, and delete actions' with delete capability for git tags. Delete operations on version control tags are irreversible and can disrupt repository history and release management.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access tag gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control tag

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Cargo, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for tag:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "tag"
  ]
}

tag disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register Cargo — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Cargo tools

Destructive clean Runs dotnet clean to remove build outputs and returns structured results. Destructive remove Runs Destructive reset Resets the current HEAD to a specified state. Supports soft, mixed, hard, merge, and keep Destructive secret-delete Deletes a repository, organization, or environment GitHub Actions secret. Destructive variable-delete Deletes a repository, organization, or environment GitHub Actions variable. Destructive workspace Manages Terraform workspaces: list, select, create, or delete workspaces. Destructive branch Lists, creates, renames, or deletes branches. Returns structured branch data. Pass Destructive pr-close Closes a pull request with an optional comment and optional branch deletion. Returns struc

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Go deeper

Govern code and CI agents → Branch allowlists, approval on merges, and rate caps on the build and pipeline tools agents trigger.
Critical-risk tools in Cargo → Every critical-risk tool this server exposes, in one view.
All critical-risk MCP tools → Every critical-risk tool across the catalogue, and the policy pattern that contains them.
The MCP Attack Database → Documented attack patterns against MCP deployments — and the policies that stop them.
Blast radius → How much damage one compromised or confused agent can do — and how to bound it.
Tool call approval → Approval gates on individual tool calls: auto-allow, prompt, or deny.
Rate Limiting MCP Tool Calls: A Practical Guide →
MCP Security: Why Prompt Guardrails Aren't Enough →
PolicyLayer vs alternatives → How deterministic, per-call MCP policy compares with gateways, identity layers, and authorisation platforms.

FAQ

Questions about tag

What does the tag tool do? +

Manages git tags. Supports list (default), create, and delete actions. List returns structured tag data with name, date, and message. Create supports lightweight and annotated tags. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Cargo MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on tag? +

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

What risk level is tag? +

tag is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit tag? +

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

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

tag is provided by the Cargo MCP server (Dave-London/Pare). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Cargo tool call.

Start from Cargo, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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202 Cargo tools catalogued and risk-classified — across an index of 43,000+ MCP servers.