create_github_app · Coolify MCP Tools MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_github_app does on Coolify MCP Tools

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_github_app needs a policy

This tool creates a new GitHub App integration, which is a reversible write operation that establishes a new external authentication/authorization credential/integration. While it modifies infrastructure state and could pose risks if misconfigured (excessive permissions, credential exposure), it is not inherently destructive, financial, or code-executing.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_github_app' and description 'Create a new GitHub App integration' indicate creation of a new integration artifact.

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Verdict

create_github_app Rate-limited

create_github_app 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_github_app": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_github_app_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_github_app

What does the create_github_app tool do? +

Create a new GitHub App integration. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Coolify MCP Tools 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_github_app? +

Register the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_github_app: 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 Coolify MCP Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_github_app? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_github_app? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_github_app 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_github_app completely? +

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

create_github_app is provided by the Coolify MCP Tools MCP server (jplansink/coolify-mcp-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.