ado_create_pull_request · Mcp Azure MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ado_create_pull_request does on Mcp Azure

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ado_create_pull_request needs a policy

Creating a pull request modifies repository state by adding a new code review artifact, but this action is reversible (the PR can be abandoned or closed). It does not execute code, delete data, or commit financial transactions. While it may trigger CI/CD pipelines downstream, the direct action is write-level.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ado_create_pull_request' and description 'Crea un nuevo Pull Request' indicate creation of a new pull request in Azure DevOps, which is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

ado_create_pull_request Rate-limited

ado_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": {
    "ado_create_pull_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ado_create_pull_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ado_create_pull_request

What does the ado_create_pull_request tool do? +

Crea un nuevo Pull Request. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Azure MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ado_create_pull_request? +

Register the Mcp Azure MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ado_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 Mcp Azure. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ado_create_pull_request? +

ado_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 ado_create_pull_request? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ado_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 ado_create_pull_request completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ado_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 ado_create_pull_request? +

ado_create_pull_request is provided by the Mcp Azure MCP server (soulberto/mcp-azure). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.