add_repo · Agentic Bits Claude Plugin MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_repo does on Agentic Bits Claude Plugin

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_repo needs a policy

This tool modifies the application state by adding a repository to the tracked list. It is reversible (repos can be removed via the sibling 'remove_repo' tool), making it Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a repository to the status bar' - the verb 'add' and the action of including a new repository in the configuration indicates data modification. The tool creates or registers a new entry in the managed repositories list.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_repo Rate-limited

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": {
    "add_repo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_repo_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Agentic Bits Claude Plugin, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_repo

What does the add_repo tool do? +

Add a repository to the status bar. The path must be an absolute filesystem path to a git repo root. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Agentic Bits Claude Plugin MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_repo? +

Register the Agentic Bits Claude Plugin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for 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 Agentic Bits Claude Plugin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_repo? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_repo? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 add_repo? +

add_repo is provided by the Agentic Bits Claude Plugin MCP server (onesmartguy/agentic-bits-claude-plugin). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.