create_pull_request · GitHub MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_pull_request does on GitHub MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_pull_request needs a policy

This tool creates a new pull request, which is a reversible Write operation. While PRs are important for code workflow, they can be closed or deleted if mistakenly created.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_pull_request' and is part of a GitHub API interaction suite that 'enables AI agents to manage repositories, issues, pull requests, workflows, and projects through automated commands.' The 'create' verb and context within pull request…

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Verdict

create_pull_request Rate-limited

create_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_pull_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_pull_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches GitHub MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_pull_request

What does the create_pull_request tool do? +

create_pull_request. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitHub 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 create_pull_request? +

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

What risk level is create_pull_request? +

create_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_pull_request? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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_pull_request completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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_pull_request? +

create_pull_request is provided by the GitHub MCP Server MCP server (software-engineer-mj/github-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.