link_commit · Rampify MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What link_commit does on Rampify MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why link_commit needs a policy

This tool creates or establishes new data relationships (linking commits to specs) which is reversible—links can be unlinked or modified. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money. While it modifies the spec metadata by adding commit references, it is fundamentally a Write operation that creates new associations in the system.

From the tool's definition The tool 'link_commit' creates a link between a git commit SHA and a feature spec, establishing traceability relationships. The action is described as 'Link...Creates full traceability', indicating data creation/modification of spec-to-commit associations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

link_commit Rate-limited

link_commit 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": {
    "link_commit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_commit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about link_commit

What does the link_commit tool do? +

Link a git commit SHA to a feature spec and optionally a task. Creates full traceability: code -> commit -> task -> spec. Deterministic workflow for AI agents: 1. Retrieve spec via get_feature_spec (spec_id is now in context) 2. Implement changes and commit code 3. Run \. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Rampify MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on link_commit? +

Register the Rampify MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for link_commit: 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 Rampify MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is link_commit? +

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

Can I rate-limit link_commit? +

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

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

link_commit is provided by the Rampify MCP Server MCP server (rampify-dev/rampify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.