edit_branch_protection

Edit a branch protection rule. Only fields that are set will be changed

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 edit_branch_protection does on Forgejo

AI agents use edit_branch_protection 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 edit_branch_protection is rated Medium

Modifies security configurations reversibly but controls repository access policies with significant impact.

From the tool's definition Edit branch protection rule; only set fields changed

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

edit_branch_protection Rate-limited

edit_branch_protection 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": {
    "edit_branch_protection": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_branch_protection_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 edit_branch_protection call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edit_branch_protection

What does the edit_branch_protection tool do? +

Edit a branch protection rule. Only fields that are set will be changed. 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 edit_branch_protection? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit edit_branch_protection? +

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

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

edit_branch_protection 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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