list_tags

Lista los tags de un repositorio

Server Mcp Github pblarismendi/mcp-github-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_tags does on Mcp Github

AI agents call list_tags to retrieve information from Mcp Github without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_tags needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves existing tags from a repository without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval function, fitting the Read category with low severity since it only accesses repository metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_tags' and description 'Lista los tags de un repositorio' (List the tags of a repository) indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about list_tags

What does the list_tags tool do? +

Lista los tags de un repositorio. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Github MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_tags? +

Register the Mcp Github MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_tags: 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 list_tags? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_tags? +

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

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

list_tags 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.

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