Medium Risk

flush_queue

Commit all queued writes for a repository in a single GitHub commit. Call queue_write first to add files to the queue.

How to control flush_queue ↓

What flush_queue does on Gitbridge

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

Medium Risk

Why flush_queue needs a policy

flush_queue performs a commit operation that applies multiple file modifications to a repository. While commits are visible and theoretically reversible (via git revert), the immediate effect is to permanently record changes in the repository's history in a way that affects all users and CI/CD pipelines.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Commit all queued writes for a repository in a single GitHub commit.' The verb 'commit' and context of 'queued writes' indicate the tool creates/modifies data in a GitHub repository by applying accumulated file changes.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access flush_queue gives an agent:

How to control flush_queue

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Gitbridge, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for flush_queue:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "flush_queue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "flush_queue_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

flush_queue 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Gitbridge — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about flush_queue

What does the flush_queue tool do? +

Commit all queued writes for a repository in a single GitHub commit. Call queue_write first to add files to the queue. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gitbridge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on flush_queue? +

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

What risk level is flush_queue? +

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

Can I rate-limit flush_queue? +

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

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

flush_queue is provided by the Gitbridge MCP server (iotus/gitbridge-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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