edit_repo

Edit a repository

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What edit_repo does on Forgejo

AI agents use edit_repo 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_repo is rated Medium

The tool modifies repository settings or properties reversibly. While 'edit' suggests Write-category operations, the medium severity reflects that repository edits could have significant impacts (e.g., changing permissions, visibility, or critical settings) but are typically reversible through subsequent edits or version control recovery.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'edit_repo' combined with description 'Edit a repository' indicates modification of repository configuration or metadata without deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

edit_repo Rate-limited

edit_repo 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_repo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_repo_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_repo call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edit_repo

What does the edit_repo tool do? +

Edit a repository. 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_repo? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit edit_repo? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the edit_repo 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_repo completely? +

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

edit_repo 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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