subproject_add_repo

Add a repository as a subproject of the current project. Pass

SERVERTrace SOURCEnikolai-vysotskyi/trace-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What subproject_add_repo does on Trace

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

RISK

Why subproject_add_repo is rated Medium

This tool modifies project structure by adding a subproject dependency. It is a write operation because it creates or modifies configuration data (subproject linkage) in a reversible manner.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'subproject_add_repo' and description 'Add a repository as a subproject' indicate creation/modification of project configuration by adding a new repository reference.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs subproject_add_repo safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Trace, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For subproject_add_repo, this is the rule to start with:

subproject_add_repo Rate-limited

subproject_add_repo 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": {
    "subproject_add_repo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "subproject_add_repo_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Trace, apply this rule, and every subproject_add_repo call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about subproject_add_repo

What does the subproject_add_repo tool do? +

Add a repository as a subproject of the current project. Pass. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Trace MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on subproject_add_repo? +

Register the Trace MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for subproject_add_repo: 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 Trace. Nothing to install.

What risk level is subproject_add_repo? +

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

Can I rate-limit subproject_add_repo? +

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

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

subproject_add_repo is provided by the Trace MCP server (nikolai-vysotskyi/trace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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