get_repo_tree

Fetches the full file tree of a GitHub repository. Returns all file and directory paths. Use this to understand repository structure before fetching specific files.

SERVERNitrostack SOURCEnitrocloudofficial/nitrostack

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_repo_tree does on Nitrostack

AI agents call get_repo_tree to retrieve information from Nitrostack without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_repo_tree is rated Low

Tool retrieves repository structure metadata without modifying data or triggering external operations.

From the tool's definition Fetches the full file tree of a GitHub repository. Returns all file and directory paths.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_repo_tree safely

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

get_repo_tree Allowed

get_repo_tree is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_repo_tree": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_repo_tree

What does the get_repo_tree tool do? +

Fetches the full file tree of a GitHub repository. Returns all file and directory paths. Use this to understand repository structure before fetching specific files. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nitrostack MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_repo_tree? +

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

What risk level is get_repo_tree? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_repo_tree? +

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

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

get_repo_tree is provided by the Nitrostack MCP server (nitrocloudofficial/nitrostack). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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