update_pull_request_branch · Mcp Gmail MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_pull_request_branch does on Mcp Gmail

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_pull_request_branch needs a policy

This tool modifies a pull request branch by merging or rebasing upstream changes into it. This is a reversible write operation (the branch state changes, but it can be reverted). It does not delete anything, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions. Severity is medium because it modifies code branches which could affect collaborative development workflows.

From the tool's definition Update a pull request branch with the latest upstream changes

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_pull_request_branch Rate-limited

update_pull_request_branch 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": {
    "update_pull_request_branch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_pull_request_branch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_pull_request_branch

What does the update_pull_request_branch tool do? +

Update a pull request branch with the latest upstream changes. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Gmail MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_pull_request_branch? +

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

What risk level is update_pull_request_branch? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_pull_request_branch? +

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

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

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