create_pull_request · Mcp Github MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_pull_request does on Mcp Github

AI agents use create_pull_request to create or update resources in Mcp Github — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Github environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_pull_request needs a policy

Creating a pull request is a reversible Write operation. It adds a new resource to the repository but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The blast radius is medium because a malicious actor could create spam/malicious pull requests, propose harmful code changes, or disrupt CI/CD workflows, but the damage is limited to the PR object itself and can be undone by closing/deleting the PR.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new pull request in a GitHub repository' — a create operation that modifies repository state by adding a new pull request object.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_pull_request Rate-limited

create_pull_request 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": {
    "create_pull_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_pull_request_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 Mcp Github, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_pull_request

What does the create_pull_request tool do? +

Create a new pull request in a GitHub repository. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Github MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_pull_request? +

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

What risk level is create_pull_request? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_pull_request? +

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

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

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