git_pull

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why git_pull needs a policy

git pull fetches and merges remote changes into the local repository, modifying local files and history. This is reversible (can be undone with git reset/revert), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. However, it can overwrite local changes or cause merge conflicts, giving it medium severity.

From the tool's definition Pull changes from remote repository

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

POLICY

How to control git_pull

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "git_pull": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_pull_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

git_pull 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.

Create a free account and register MCP File Edit — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about git_pull

What does the git_pull tool do? +

Pull changes from remote repository. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP File Edit MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on git_pull? +

Register the MCP File Edit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_pull: 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 File Edit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is git_pull? +

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

Can I rate-limit git_pull? +

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

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

git_pull is provided by the MCP File Edit MCP server (patrickomatik/mcp-file-edit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every MCP File Edit tool call.

Start from MCP File Edit, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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