change_files

Create, update, and delete multiple files in a repository in a single commit

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/sqcows-forgejo-mcp/change-files.md

WHAT IT DOES

What change_files does on Forgejo

AI agents use change_files 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 change_files is rated Medium

Modifies repository contents by creating, updating, or deleting multiple files atomically.

From the tool's definition Create, update, and delete multiple files in a single commit

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs change_files 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 change_files, this is the rule to start with:

change_files Rate-limited

change_files 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": {
    "change_files": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "change_files_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 change_files call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about change_files

What does the change_files tool do? +

Create, update, and delete multiple files in a repository in a single commit. 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 change_files? +

Register the Forgejo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for change_files: 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 change_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit change_files? +

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

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

change_files 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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