// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

remote

Manages remote repositories. Supports list (default), add, remove, rename, set-url, prune, and show actions. Returns structured remote data.

Accepts file system path (path); Accepts URL/endpoint input (url)

Part of the Git MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@paretools/git Destructive Risk 5/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call remote to permanently remove or destroy resources in Git. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON REMOTE

Without a policy, an AI agent could call remote in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Git. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

io-github-dave-london-git.yaml

tools:
  remote:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Git policy for all 28 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name remote

Category Destructive

MCP Server Git MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE GIT TOOLS

Destructive clean Destructive reset Destructive tag Write add Write archive Write checkout Write cherry-pick Write commit

View all 28 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like remote have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

remote is one of the critical-risk operations in Git. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the remote tool do? +

Manages remote repositories. Supports list (default), add, remove, rename, set-url, prune, and show actions. Returns structured remote data.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Git 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 remote? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for remote. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Git MCP server.

What risk level is remote? +

remote 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 remote? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remote rule in your Intercept 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 remote completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for remote. 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 remote? +

remote is provided by the Git MCP server (@paretools/git). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

remote

Enforce policies on Git