list_branches

List all branches in a Pagure repository.

Server Mcp Pagure lemenkov/mcp-pagure
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_branches does on Mcp Pagure

AI agents call list_branches to retrieve information from Mcp Pagure without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_branches needs a policy

This tool performs a simple enumeration of repository branches—purely informational retrieval with no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no destructive actions. It fits the Read category as it only queries and returns existing data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_branches' and description 'List all branches in a Pagure repository' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves repository branch information without modifying or executing anything.

Questions about list_branches

What does the list_branches tool do? +

List all branches in a Pagure repository. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Pagure MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_branches? +

Register the Mcp Pagure MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_branches: 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 Mcp Pagure. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_branches? +

list_branches is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_branches? +

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

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

list_branches is provided by the Mcp Pagure MCP server (lemenkov/mcp-pagure). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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