github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold

WHAT IT DOES

What github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold does on Agent Skills MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold needs a policy

The tool creates new files or code structures (scaffolding), which is a reversible write operation. While it doesn't execute code or delete data, it does materially modify the user's project/workspace by generating starter templates.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a 'starter scaffold for a new skill', which generates and persists new content (code templates/files) based on existing patterns.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold Rate-limited

github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold 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": {
    "github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold

What does the github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold tool do? +

Create a grounded starter scaffold for a new skill using the closest existing skills as examples. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Agent Skills MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold? +

Register the Agent Skills MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold: 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 Agent Skills MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold? +

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

Can I rate-limit github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold? +

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

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

github_skills_suggest_skill_scaffold is provided by the Agent Skills MCP server (pinkpixel-dev/agentskills-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.