accept_repo_transfer

Accept a pending repository transfer

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What accept_repo_transfer does on Forgejo

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

RISK

Why accept_repo_transfer is rated Medium

Accepting a transfer changes repository ownership, a significant but potentially reversible write action.

From the tool's definition Accept a pending repository transfer

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs accept_repo_transfer safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Forgejo, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For accept_repo_transfer, this is the rule to start with:

accept_repo_transfer Rate-limited

accept_repo_transfer 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": {
    "accept_repo_transfer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "accept_repo_transfer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Forgejo, apply this rule, and every accept_repo_transfer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about accept_repo_transfer

What does the accept_repo_transfer tool do? +

Accept a pending repository transfer. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Forgejo MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on accept_repo_transfer? +

Register the Forgejo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for accept_repo_transfer: 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 Forgejo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is accept_repo_transfer? +

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

Can I rate-limit accept_repo_transfer? +

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

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

accept_repo_transfer is provided by the Forgejo MCP server (sqcows/forgejo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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