Medium Risk

create_or_update_file

在 Gitee 仓库中创建或更新文件

How to control create_or_update_file ↓

What create_or_update_file does on Gitee

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

Medium Risk

Why create_or_update_file needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies files in a Git repository, which are reversible write operations. While not destructive (files can be recovered via version history), it can modify repository content and potentially affect repository state, builds, or deployments.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_or_update_file' and description '在 Gitee 仓库中创建或更新文件' (create or update file in Gitee repository) explicitly indicates file creation and modification operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access create_or_update_file gives an agent:

How to control create_or_update_file

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Gitee, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for create_or_update_file:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_or_update_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_or_update_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

create_or_update_file 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Gitee — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about create_or_update_file

What does the create_or_update_file tool do? +

在 Gitee 仓库中创建或更新文件. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gitee 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_or_update_file? +

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

What risk level is create_or_update_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_or_update_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_or_update_file 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_or_update_file completely? +

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

create_or_update_file is provided by the Gitee MCP server (normal-coder/gitee-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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