create_github_pull_request · AI Pull Request Generator MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_github_pull_request does on AI Pull Request Generator

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_github_pull_request needs a policy

This tool creates GitHub pull requests, which are write operations that add or modify code review artifacts in a repository. While reversible (PRs can be closed), they represent significant repository modifications that affect development workflows and CI/CD pipelines. The high severity reflects the potential for an AI agent to create unwanted PRs, spam, or inject malicious code changes into repositories.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_github_pull_request' indicates creating pull requests on GitHub. Server context confirms it 'automates the process of planning tasks, generating code, and creating GitHub pull requests.' Pull request creation is a reversible write operation…

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Verdict

create_github_pull_request Rate-limited

create_github_pull_request 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": {
    "create_github_pull_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_github_pull_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_github_pull_request

What does the create_github_pull_request tool do? +

create_github_pull_request. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AI Pull Request Generator MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_github_pull_request? +

Register the AI Pull Request Generator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_github_pull_request: 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 AI Pull Request Generator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_github_pull_request? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_github_pull_request? +

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

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

create_github_pull_request is provided by the AI Pull Request Generator MCP server (shougakusei/plan_pr_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.