format-check

Checks if files are formatted and returns a structured list of files needing formatting.

SERVERGit SOURCEDave-London/Pare

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-dave-london-git/format-check.md

WHAT IT DOES

What format-check does on Git

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

RISK

Why format-check is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only analysis of file formatting status and reports results. It does not modify files, execute code, delete data, or commit financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—at worst, an agent receives incorrect formatting status information, which cannot damage systems or data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'checks if files are formatted and returns a structured list' — a query operation with no modification or execution. The verb 'checks' and action 'returns' indicate inspection only, with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs format-check safely

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

format-check Allowed

format-check 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": {
    "format-check": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about format-check

What does the format-check tool do? +

Checks if files are formatted and returns a structured list of files needing formatting. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Git MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on format-check? +

Register the Git MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for format-check: 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 Git. Nothing to install.

What risk level is format-check? +

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

Can I rate-limit format-check? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the format-check 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 format-check completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for format-check. 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 format-check? +

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

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