AI agents call git_steer_actions_workflows to retrieve information from Git Steer without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and displays existing GitHub Actions workflows without modifying, executing, or deleting them. It is a read-only operation that has no side effects beyond returning data to the user. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused by an autonomous agent, as listing workflows cannot damage systems or cause unintended actions.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List GitHub Actions workflows in a repository' - a query/retrieval operation with no modification or execution side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List GitHub Actions workflows in a repository. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Git Steer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Git Steer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_steer_actions_workflows: 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 Git Steer. Nothing to install.
git_steer_actions_workflows 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 git_steer_actions_workflows 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 git_steer_actions_workflows. 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.
git_steer_actions_workflows is provided by the Git Steer MCP server (ry-ops/git-steer). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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