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debug_bisect

Automated git bisect placeholder.

How to control debug_bisect ↓

What debug_bisect does on M3 Memory

AI agents invoke debug_bisect to trigger actions in M3 Memory. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

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Why debug_bisect needs a policy

Git bisect is a tool that executes binary search through git history by running commands and checking out commits, which constitutes executing external operations. The word 'placeholder' reduces confidence as the tool may not be fully implemented. Classified as Execute due to the git bisect operation running code/commands against a repository.

From the tool's definition Automated git bisect placeholder

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access debug_bisect gives an agent:

How to control debug_bisect

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and M3 Memory, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for debug_bisect:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "debug_bisect": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "debug_bisect_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

debug_bisect stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register M3 Memory — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about debug_bisect

What does the debug_bisect tool do? +

Automated git bisect placeholder. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the M3 Memory MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on debug_bisect? +

Register the M3 Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for debug_bisect: 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 M3 Memory. Nothing to install.

What risk level is debug_bisect? +

debug_bisect is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit debug_bisect? +

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

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

debug_bisect is provided by the M3 Memory MCP server (skynetcmd/m3-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every M3 Memory tool call.

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