create_release

Create a new release

SERVERGitlab Mcp SOURCE@zereight/mcp-gitlab

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-zereight-gitlab-mcp/create-release.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_release does on Gitlab Mcp

AI agents use create_release to create or update resources in Gitlab Mcp, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Gitlab Mcp environment.

RISK

Why create_release is rated Medium

Creating a release is a Write operation because it persistently adds new data (release metadata, tags, artifacts) to the repository in a way that can be reversed (the release can be deleted). It does not execute arbitrary code or permanently destroy data, placing it below Execute and Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new release, which is explicitly a creation operation that modifies project data (adds a release record) in a reversible manner. The description states 'Create a new release'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_release safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Gitlab Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_release, this is the rule to start with:

create_release Rate-limited

create_release stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_release": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_release_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Gitlab Mcp, apply this rule, and every create_release call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_release

What does the create_release tool do? +

Create a new release. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gitlab Mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_release? +

Register the Gitlab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_release: 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 Gitlab Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_release? +

create_release is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_release? +

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

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

create_release is provided by the Gitlab MCP server (@zereight/mcp-gitlab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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