bundle-exec

Executes a command in the context of the Gemfile bundle using

SERVERGithub SOURCE@paretools/github

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What bundle-exec does on Github

AI agents invoke bundle-exec to trigger actions in Github. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why bundle-exec is rated High

This tool runs arbitrary shell commands within a Ruby Gemfile bundle context. An AI agent could use it to execute any command available in the bundle, potentially leading to code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise. The blast radius is high because the executed command is determined by arguments and could do almost anything.

From the tool's definition 'Executes a command in the context of the Gemfile bundle' — explicitly runs arbitrary commands via bundle exec

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bundle-exec 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 bundle-exec, this is the rule to start with:

bundle-exec Rate-limited

bundle-exec stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "bundle-exec": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bundle-exec_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about bundle-exec

What does the bundle-exec tool do? +

Executes a command in the context of the Gemfile bundle using. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Github MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on bundle-exec? +

Register the Github MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bundle-exec: 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 bundle-exec? +

bundle-exec is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit bundle-exec? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bundle-exec 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 bundle-exec completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bundle-exec. 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 bundle-exec? +

bundle-exec is provided by the Github MCP server (@paretools/github). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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