git_checkout_tool · MCP Git Commit Generator MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What git_checkout_tool does on MCP Git Commit Generator

AI agents invoke git_checkout_tool to trigger actions in MCP Git Commit Generator. 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 git_checkout_tool needs a policy

The name strongly suggests this tool runs 'git checkout', which can switch branches or restore working tree files. This is an external operation with significant side effects — it can overwrite uncommitted changes or switch the repository state entirely.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'git_checkout_tool'; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

git_checkout_tool Rate-limited

git_checkout_tool 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": {
    "git_checkout_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_checkout_tool_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 MCP Git Commit Generator, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about git_checkout_tool

What does the git_checkout_tool tool do? +

git_checkout_tool. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Git Commit Generator MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on git_checkout_tool? +

Register the MCP Git Commit Generator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_checkout_tool: 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 Git Commit Generator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is git_checkout_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit git_checkout_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the git_checkout_tool 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_checkout_tool completely? +

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

git_checkout_tool is provided by the MCP Git Commit Generator MCP server (luicciandev/mcp_git_commit_generator). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.