// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GIT MCP SERVER TOOLS

21 tools from the Git MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 21 GIT MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read branch_list List all branches Read remote_list List remotes Read stash_list List stashes Read status Get repository status Read tag_list List tags

WRITE 10 tools

Write add Stage files Write branch_create Create a new branch Write clone Clone a repository Write commit Create a commit Write init Initialize a new Git repository Write pull Pull changes from remote Write push Push commits to remote Write remote_add Add a remote Write stash_save Save changes to stash Write tag_create Create a tag

DESTRUCTIVE 4 tools

Destructive branch_delete Delete a branch Destructive remote_remove Remove a remote Destructive stash_pop Apply and remove a stash Destructive tag_delete Delete a tag

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute bulk_action Execute multiple Git operations in sequence. This is the preferred way to execute multiple operations. Execute checkout Switch branches or restore working tree files

// FAQ

How many tools does the Git MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Git MCP Server MCP server exposes 21 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Git MCP Server tools? +

Route the Git MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Git MCP Server tools fall into? +

Git MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (10), Destructive (4), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Git MCP Server tool call.

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