git_steer_repo_commit · Git Steer MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What git_steer_repo_commit does on Git Steer

AI agents use git_steer_repo_commit 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_commit needs a policy

This tool creates new commits and potentially pull requests, which are reversible write operations on repository state. While commits are immutable once pushed, the tool creates new commits rather than deleting or overwriting existing history.

From the tool's definition Commit one or more files to a branch via the GitHub API. Can create a PR from the new branch.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

git_steer_repo_commit Rate-limited

git_steer_repo_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": {
    "git_steer_repo_commit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_steer_repo_commit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about git_steer_repo_commit

What does the git_steer_repo_commit tool do? +

Commit one or more files to a branch via the GitHub API. Can create a PR from the new branch. 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_commit? +

Register the Git Steer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_steer_repo_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 Git Steer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is git_steer_repo_commit? +

git_steer_repo_commit 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_commit? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the git_steer_repo_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 git_steer_repo_commit completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for git_steer_repo_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 git_steer_repo_commit? +

git_steer_repo_commit 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.