github_workflow_run · Yaver MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What github_workflow_run does on Yaver

AI agents invoke github_workflow_run to trigger actions in Yaver. 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.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`ref`	string	—	Branch/tag/SHA to run against
`inputs`	object	—
`workflow`	string	Yes	Filename (ci.yml) or workflow display name
`directory`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why github_workflow_run needs a policy

github_workflow_run triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (directory)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

github_workflow_run Rate-limited

github_workflow_run 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": {
    "github_workflow_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "github_workflow_run_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about github_workflow_run

What does the github_workflow_run tool do? +

Trigger a GitHub Actions workflow_dispatch run. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does github_workflow_run accept? +

github_workflow_run accepts 4 parameters: ref, inputs, workflow, directory. Required: workflow. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on github_workflow_run? +

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

What risk level is github_workflow_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit github_workflow_run? +

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

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

github_workflow_run is provided by the Yaver MCP server (yaver-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.