check_repo_starred

Check whether the authenticated user has starred a repository (succeeds if so, 404 error if not)

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/sqcows-forgejo-mcp/check-repo-starred.md

WHAT IT DOES

What check_repo_starred does on Forgejo

AI agents call check_repo_starred to retrieve information from Forgejo without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why check_repo_starred is rated Low

Retrieves user's star status without modifying data or triggering external operations.

From the tool's definition Check whether user starred repository, query operation, no side effects

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

check_repo_starred Allowed

check_repo_starred is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "check_repo_starred": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about check_repo_starred

What does the check_repo_starred tool do? +

Check whether the authenticated user has starred a repository (succeeds if so, 404 error if not). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Forgejo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_repo_starred? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit check_repo_starred? +

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

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

check_repo_starred 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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