git_push · Git Commit MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What git_push does on Git Commit MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why git_push needs a policy

git push uploads local commits to a remote repository, modifying the remote's state. While reversible in most cases (e.g., reverting a push), it can have significant consequences such as triggering CI/CD pipelines, affecting shared branches, or if force-pushed overwriting remote history.

From the tool's definition 推送代码到远程仓库 (git push) — pushes code to a remote repository

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

git_push Rate-limited

git_push 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_push": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_push_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 Git Commit MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about git_push

What does the git_push tool do? +

推送代码到远程仓库 (git push). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Git Commit 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_push? +

Register the Git Commit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_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 Git Commit MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is git_push? +

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

Can I rate-limit git_push? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the git_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 git_push completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for git_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 git_push? +

git_push is provided by the Git Commit MCP Server MCP server (lenslp/git-commit-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.