orbit_query

Execute a GitLab Orbit graph query over the indexed SDLC knowledge graph

SERVERGitlab Mcp SOURCE@zereight/mcp-gitlab

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-zereight-gitlab-mcp/orbit-query.md

WHAT IT DOES

What orbit_query does on Gitlab Mcp

AI agents invoke orbit_query to trigger actions in Gitlab Mcp. 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.

RISK

Why orbit_query is rated High

Executes arbitrary graph queries against a knowledge graph; scope and side effects depend on query content.

From the tool's definition Execute a GitLab Orbit graph query over the indexed SDLC knowledge graph

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

orbit_query Rate-limited

orbit_query 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": {
    "orbit_query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "orbit_query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 orbit_query call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about orbit_query

What does the orbit_query tool do? +

Execute a GitLab Orbit graph query over the indexed SDLC knowledge graph. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Gitlab Mcp MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on orbit_query? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit orbit_query? +

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

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

orbit_query 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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