application-saveGithubProvider · Dokploy MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What application-saveGithubProvider does on Dokploy MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why application-saveGithubProvider needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies GitHub provider settings for a Dokploy application. While the action itself is reversible (configurations can be changed), it enables integration with external CI/CD systems and could expose or modify sensitive credentials (API tokens, webhooks).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'application-saveGithubProvider' and description 'Saves GitHub provider configuration for an application' indicate creation/modification of configuration data. The action is reversible as configurations can be updated or removed.

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Verdict

application-saveGithubProvider Rate-limited

application-saveGithubProvider 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": {
    "application-saveGithubProvider": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "application-savegithubprovider_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about application-saveGithubProvider

What does the application-saveGithubProvider tool do? +

Saves GitHub provider configuration for an application in Dokploy. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Dokploy 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 application-saveGithubProvider? +

Register the Dokploy MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for application-saveGithubProvider: 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 Dokploy MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is application-saveGithubProvider? +

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

Can I rate-limit application-saveGithubProvider? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the application-saveGithubProvider 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 application-saveGithubProvider completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for application-saveGithubProvider. 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 application-saveGithubProvider? +

application-saveGithubProvider is provided by the Dokploy MCP Server MCP server (limehawk/dokploy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.