create_webhook · Mcp Github MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_webhook does on Mcp Github

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_webhook needs a policy

Webhooks are write operations that create new, persistent configurations in a GitHub repository. They are not read-only (no data retrieval), not immediately destructive (reversible via deletion), and not financial. While webhooks can trigger external effects via callbacks, the tool itself creates/registers the webhook configuration.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Crea un nuevo webhook en un repositorio' (Create a new webhook in a repository). Creating webhooks modifies repository configuration by adding new integrations that trigger external HTTP callbacks.

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Verdict

create_webhook Rate-limited

create_webhook 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": {
    "create_webhook": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_webhook_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about create_webhook

What does the create_webhook tool do? +

Crea un nuevo webhook en un repositorio. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Github 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_webhook? +

Register the Mcp Github MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_webhook: 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 Github. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_webhook? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_webhook? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_webhook 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_webhook completely? +

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

create_webhook is provided by the Mcp Github MCP server (pblarismendi/mcp-github-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.