get_github_pr_checks
AI agents call get_github_pr_checks to retrieve information from DCI MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool appears to fetch or query GitHub PR check data, which is a non-destructive information retrieval operation. While the empty description limits specificity, the naming convention (get_*) and context (GitHub PR checks are typically read-only status information) indicate this is a Read operation with minimal risk of unintended side effects if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_github_pr_checks' indicates retrieval of GitHub pull request check status/results. The 'get_' prefix strongly suggests a read-only query operation. No description is provided, lowering confidence slightly.
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get_github_pr_checks. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DCI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the DCI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_github_pr_checks: 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 DCI MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_github_pr_checks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_github_pr_checks 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_github_pr_checks. 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.
get_github_pr_checks is provided by the DCI MCP Server MCP server (redhat-community-ai-tools/dci-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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