createCommitWithMultipleFiles · GitHub MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What createCommitWithMultipleFiles does on GitHub MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why createCommitWithMultipleFiles needs a policy

This tool creates commits, which reversibly modifies repository history and file contents. While commits can technically be undone (reverted, force-pushed), the primary action is write-based modification of repository state. It does not delete data irreversibly (not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute), and does not move money (not Financial).

From the tool's definition The tool name contains 'createCommit' and description states 'Create a commit with multiple file changes', indicating it modifies repository state by creating commits that change files.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

createCommitWithMultipleFiles Rate-limited

createCommitWithMultipleFiles 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": {
    "createCommitWithMultipleFiles": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createcommitwithmultiplefiles_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches GitHub MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about createCommitWithMultipleFiles

What does the createCommitWithMultipleFiles tool do? +

Create a commit with multiple file changes. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitHub MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on createCommitWithMultipleFiles? +

Register the GitHub MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createCommitWithMultipleFiles: 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 GitHub MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is createCommitWithMultipleFiles? +

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

Can I rate-limit createCommitWithMultipleFiles? +

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

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

createCommitWithMultipleFiles is provided by the GitHub MCP Server MCP server (j-nowcow/github-mcp-practice). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.