github_create_pr_review · GitHub Code Review Assistant MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What github_create_pr_review does on GitHub Code Review Assistant

AI agents use github_create_pr_review to create or update resources in GitHub Code Review Assistant — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GitHub Code Review Assistant environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why github_create_pr_review needs a policy

Creating a PR review on GitHub modifies the repository state by adding review metadata, approval status, or requested changes that affect the PR workflow and team collaboration. This is reversible (reviews can be updated or dismissed) and therefore Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'github_create_pr_review' combined with context describing 'managing review comments' in the server description indicates this tool creates or submits review objects on GitHub pull requests.

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Verdict

github_create_pr_review Rate-limited

github_create_pr_review 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": {
    "github_create_pr_review": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "github_create_pr_review_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about github_create_pr_review

What does the github_create_pr_review tool do? +

github_create_pr_review. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitHub Code Review Assistant MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on github_create_pr_review? +

Register the GitHub Code Review Assistant MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for github_create_pr_review: 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 GitHub Code Review Assistant. Nothing to install.

What risk level is github_create_pr_review? +

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

Can I rate-limit github_create_pr_review? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the github_create_pr_review 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_create_pr_review completely? +

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

github_create_pr_review is provided by the GitHub Code Review Assistant MCP server (sanjanaspanda/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.