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golangci-lint

Runs golangci-lint and returns structured lint diagnostics (file, line, linter, severity, message).

How to control golangci-lint ↓

What golangci-lint does on Http

AI agents invoke golangci-lint to trigger actions in Http. 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.

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Why golangci-lint needs a policy

The tool executes an external linter process (golangci-lint) against code. 'Runs' confirms execution of an external tool. While it is primarily a read/analysis operation, it executes a subprocess whose effects depend on arguments (e.g., which files or directories to lint). Severity is medium because misuse could analyze arbitrary code paths or consume resources, but it does not modify or delete data.

From the tool's definition Runs golangci-lint and returns structured lint diagnostics

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access golangci-lint gives an agent:

How to control golangci-lint

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "golangci-lint": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "golangci-lint_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

golangci-lint 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Http — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about golangci-lint

What does the golangci-lint tool do? +

Runs golangci-lint and returns structured lint diagnostics (file, line, linter, severity, message). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Http MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on golangci-lint? +

Register the Http MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for golangci-lint: 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 Http. Nothing to install.

What risk level is golangci-lint? +

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

Can I rate-limit golangci-lint? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the golangci-lint 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 golangci-lint completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for golangci-lint. 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 golangci-lint? +

golangci-lint is provided by the Http MCP server (@paretools/http). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Http tool call.

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

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