github_get_repo_stats

Get detailed statistics about a repository (languages, activity, etc.)

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What github_get_repo_stats does on Sage MCP

AI agents call github_get_repo_stats to retrieve information from Sage MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why github_get_repo_stats is rated Low

This tool retrieves repository statistics (languages, activity metrics) which are informational queries. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. Even if an agent misuses this tool by querying repositories excessively, the worst outcome is rate-limiting or unauthorized information disclosure from a public/accessible repository—low blast radius compared to write, execute, or destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'github_get_repo_stats' and description 'Get detailed statistics about a repository (languages, activity, etc.)' indicate retrieval of aggregate metadata without modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs github_get_repo_stats safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sage MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For github_get_repo_stats, this is the rule to start with:

github_get_repo_stats Allowed

github_get_repo_stats is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "github_get_repo_stats": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sage MCP, apply this rule, and every github_get_repo_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about github_get_repo_stats

What does the github_get_repo_stats tool do? +

Get detailed statistics about a repository (languages, activity, etc.). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on github_get_repo_stats? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for github_get_repo_stats: 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 Sage MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is github_get_repo_stats? +

github_get_repo_stats is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit github_get_repo_stats? +

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

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

github_get_repo_stats is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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