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worktree

Lists, adds, removes, locks, unlocks, or prunes git worktrees for managing multiple working trees. Returns structured data with worktree paths, branches, and HEAD commits.

ServerLint
CategoryDestructive

How to control worktree ↓

WHAT IT DOES

What worktree does on Lint

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

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why worktree needs a policy

The tool can remove and prune git worktrees, which are irreversible destructive operations that delete working tree data. It also performs write/execute operations like adding and locking worktrees. Following the most-severe-applicable rule, the destructive 'remove' and 'prune' capabilities dominate the classification. Severity is high because misuse could cause loss of uncommitted work across multiple working trees.

From the tool's definition removes, locks, unlocks, or prunes git worktrees

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

POLICY

How to control worktree

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

policy.json

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

worktree 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 Lint — 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

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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 Lint → 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 worktree

What does the worktree tool do? +

Lists, adds, removes, locks, unlocks, or prunes git worktrees for managing multiple working trees. Returns structured data with worktree paths, branches, and HEAD commits. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Lint 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 worktree? +

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

What risk level is worktree? +

worktree 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 worktree? +

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

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

worktree is provided by the Lint 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 Lint tool call.

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

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