web_github_push · PC-Control MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What web_github_push does on PC-Control MCP Server

AI agents invoke web_github_push to trigger actions in PC-Control MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why web_github_push needs a policy

This tool performs a git commit and push operation to a remote GitHub repository. It triggers external version control operations that modify repository state on GitHub. While it writes data, the 'push' aspect executes external operations against a remote service.

From the tool's definition Commit and push changes to GitHub

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

web_github_push Rate-limited

web_github_push stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_push": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "web_github_push_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about web_github_push

What does the web_github_push tool do? +

Commit and push changes to GitHub. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the PC-Control MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on web_github_push? +

Register the PC-Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for web_github_push: 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_push? +

web_github_push is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit web_github_push? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the web_github_push 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_push completely? +

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

web_github_push 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.