update_repository_branching_model_settings

WHAT IT DOES

What update_repository_branching_model_settings does on Bitbucket MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_repository_branching_model_settings needs a policy

This tool modifies repository settings (branching model configuration) which is a write operation. It is reversible—settings can be changed back—so it does not qualify as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update the branching model configuration for a repository.' The verb 'update' modifies settings, and branching model configuration is reversible configuration data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_repository_branching_model_settings Rate-limited

update_repository_branching_model_settings 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": {
    "update_repository_branching_model_settings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_repository_branching_model_settings_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 Bitbucket MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_repository_branching_model_settings

What does the update_repository_branching_model_settings tool do? +

Update the branching model configuration for a repository. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Bitbucket 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 update_repository_branching_model_settings? +

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

What risk level is update_repository_branching_model_settings? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_repository_branching_model_settings? +

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

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

update_repository_branching_model_settings is provided by the Bitbucket MCP Server MCP server (korfu/mcp-bitbucket). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.