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scan_repo

Check if your app is ready to ship. Triggers a production readiness scan on a GitHub repository, analyzing security, deployment, stability, tests, and UI completeness. Returns a prioritized finish plan with all findings. Use when a user asks 'is my app ready?', 'what do I need before launch?', or...

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scan_repo is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call scan_repo to retrieve information from Finishkit without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though scan_repo only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "scan_repo": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access scan_repo gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so scan_repo only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the scan_repo tool do? +

Check if your app is ready to ship. Triggers a production readiness scan on a GitHub repository, analyzing security, deployment, stability, tests, and UI completeness. Returns a prioritized finish plan with all findings. Use when a user asks 'is my app ready?', 'what do I need before launch?', or 'check production readiness'. Typically takes 2-8 minutes.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Finishkit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on scan_repo? +

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

What risk level is scan_repo? +

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

Can I rate-limit scan_repo? +

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

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

scan_repo is provided by the Finishkit MCP server (@finishkit/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Finishkit tool call.

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