web_github_create_branch · PC-Control MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What web_github_create_branch does on PC-Control MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why web_github_create_branch needs a policy

Creating a Git branch is a Write operation—it modifies repository structure by adding a new branch reference and checking it out, which affects the working state. The severity is medium because misuse could pollute a repository with unwanted branches or interfere with collaborative workflows, but the action is fully reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'web_github_create_branch' and description 'Create and checkout a new Git branch' indicate creation and modification of repository state through Git operations. The action is reversible (branches can be deleted), and no data is permanently destroyed.

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Verdict

web_github_create_branch Rate-limited

web_github_create_branch 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": {
    "web_github_create_branch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "web_github_create_branch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about web_github_create_branch

What does the web_github_create_branch tool do? +

Create and checkout a new Git branch. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PC-Control 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 web_github_create_branch? +

Register the PC-Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for web_github_create_branch: 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 PC-Control MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is web_github_create_branch? +

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

Can I rate-limit web_github_create_branch? +

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

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

web_github_create_branch is provided by the PC-Control MCP Server MCP server (krsnmlna1/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.