git_steer_repo_archive · Git Steer MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What git_steer_repo_archive does on Git Steer

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why git_steer_repo_archive needs a policy

Archiving a repository makes it read-only but is described as reversible, meaning it can be unarchived. This is a significant state change (disabling all writes to the repo) but not truly irreversible, placing it in the Write category rather than Destructive. Misuse could disrupt active repositories, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Archive a GitHub repository (read-only, reversible)

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Verdict

git_steer_repo_archive Rate-limited

git_steer_repo_archive 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": {
    "git_steer_repo_archive": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_steer_repo_archive_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about git_steer_repo_archive

What does the git_steer_repo_archive tool do? +

Archive a GitHub repository (read-only, reversible). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Git Steer MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on git_steer_repo_archive? +

Register the Git Steer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_steer_repo_archive: 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.

What risk level is git_steer_repo_archive? +

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

Can I rate-limit git_steer_repo_archive? +

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

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

git_steer_repo_archive 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.