get_branch

取得分支詳細資訊

Server GitLab MCP Server snowild/gitlab-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_branch does on GitLab MCP Server

AI agents call get_branch to retrieve information from GitLab MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_branch needs a policy

This tool retrieves or queries branch details from a GitLab repository with no side effects. It aligns with the Read category pattern (get, fetch, query operations). The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent cannot cause irreversible harm or trigger external operations by retrieving branch information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_branch' and description '取得分支詳細資訊' (Chinese: 'get branch detailed information') indicate a retrieval operation that queries branch metadata without modification.

Questions about get_branch

What does the get_branch tool do? +

取得分支詳細資訊. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GitLab MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_branch? +

Register the GitLab MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_branch: 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 get_branch? +

get_branch is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_branch? +

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

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

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

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