git_create_tag · Coding MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What git_create_tag does on Coding MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why git_create_tag needs a policy

Creating a git tag is a reversible write operation that modifies the repository state by adding metadata (the tag), but does not alter source code or delete data. While tags can be deleted, the primary action is creation/modification. The severity is medium because misuse could pollute version history or mislead deployments, but the impact is recoverable through tag deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'git_create_tag' and description 'Create an annotated git tag' indicate a write operation that creates a new git tag object.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

git_create_tag Rate-limited

git_create_tag 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": {
    "git_create_tag": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_create_tag_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about git_create_tag

What does the git_create_tag tool do? +

Create an annotated git tag. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Coding 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 git_create_tag? +

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

What risk level is git_create_tag? +

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

Can I rate-limit git_create_tag? +

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

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

git_create_tag is provided by the Coding MCP Server MCP server (kieutrongthien/coding-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.