omg_write_state

Write or update state for a given OMG mode. Merges with existing state.

SERVERGitlab Mcp SOURCE@zereight/mcp-gitlab

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-zereight-gitlab-mcp/omg-write-state.md

WHAT IT DOES

What omg_write_state does on Gitlab Mcp

AI agents use omg_write_state 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 omg_write_state is rated Medium

The tool writes or updates state data, merging with existing state rather than replacing or deleting it. This is a reversible write operation. Severity is medium because state changes can affect behavior of the OMG mode, but the description lacks specifics about what 'OMG mode' entails, reducing confidence slightly.

From the tool's definition 'Write or update state for a given OMG mode. Merges with existing state.'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs omg_write_state 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 omg_write_state, this is the rule to start with:

omg_write_state Rate-limited

omg_write_state 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": {
    "omg_write_state": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "omg_write_state_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 omg_write_state call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about omg_write_state

What does the omg_write_state tool do? +

Write or update state for a given OMG mode. Merges with existing state. 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 omg_write_state? +

Register the Gitlab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omg_write_state: 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 omg_write_state? +

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

Can I rate-limit omg_write_state? +

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

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

omg_write_state 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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