compare_branches_tags

Compare two branches, tags, or commits in a repository

Server Mcp Gitee @gitee/mcp-gitee
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 44 required

What compare_branches_tags does on Mcp Gitee

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
base string Yes The base branch, tag, or commit SHA to compare from
head string Yes The head branch, tag, or commit SHA to compare to
repo string Yes The path of the repository
owner string Yes The space address to which the repository belongs (the address path of the enterprise, organization or individual)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why compare_branches_tags needs a policy

The compare_branches_tags tool performs a read-only comparison operation. It queries repository state to show differences between code versions but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any changes. This is a data retrieval operation with no side effects, fitting the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Compare two branches, tags, or commits in a repository' — a comparison operation that retrieves and displays differences without modifying any data.

Questions about compare_branches_tags

What does the compare_branches_tags tool do? +

Compare two branches, tags, or commits in a repository. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Gitee MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does compare_branches_tags accept? +

compare_branches_tags accepts 4 parameters: base, head, repo, owner. Required: base, head, repo, owner. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_branches_tags? +

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

What risk level is compare_branches_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit compare_branches_tags? +

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

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

compare_branches_tags is provided by the Mcp Gitee MCP server (@gitee/mcp-gitee). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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