cherry_pick_commit · GitLab MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cherry_pick_commit does on GitLab MCP Server

AI agents use cherry_pick_commit to create or update resources in GitLab MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GitLab MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cherry_pick_commit needs a policy

Cherry-picking applies an existing commit to a branch, creating a new commit. This is a reversible write operation (the cherry-picked commit can be reverted), not destructive. However, it does modify repository history/state on the target branch, which could cause conflicts or unintended changes if misused.

From the tool's definition Cherry-pick a commit

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

cherry_pick_commit Rate-limited

cherry_pick_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": {
    "cherry_pick_commit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cherry_pick_commit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about cherry_pick_commit

What does the cherry_pick_commit tool do? +

Cherry-pick a commit. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitLab MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on cherry_pick_commit? +

Register the GitLab MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cherry_pick_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 GitLab MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cherry_pick_commit? +

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

Can I rate-limit cherry_pick_commit? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cherry_pick_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 cherry_pick_commit completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cherry_pick_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 cherry_pick_commit? +

cherry_pick_commit is provided by the GitLab MCP Server MCP server (skmprb/gitlab-clone-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.