swarm_git_create_branch · Mcp Swarm MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What swarm_git_create_branch does on Mcp Swarm

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why swarm_git_create_branch needs a policy

Creating a Git branch is a write operation that modifies the repository state by introducing a new branch reference. While reversible (branches can be deleted), it changes the repository structure. This is a Write operation rather than Read (it modifies state) or Destructive (it can be undone).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'swarm_git_create_branch' and description '创建新的 Git 分支' (create a new Git branch) indicate a modification operation that creates new repository branches.

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Verdict

swarm_git_create_branch Rate-limited

swarm_git_create_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": {
    "swarm_git_create_branch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swarm_git_create_branch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about swarm_git_create_branch

What does the swarm_git_create_branch tool do? +

创建新的 Git 分支。. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Swarm MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on swarm_git_create_branch? +

Register the Mcp Swarm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for swarm_git_create_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 Swarm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is swarm_git_create_branch? +

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

Can I rate-limit swarm_git_create_branch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the swarm_git_create_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 swarm_git_create_branch completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for swarm_git_create_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 swarm_git_create_branch? +

swarm_git_create_branch is provided by the Mcp Swarm MCP server (moselu/mcp-swarm). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.