get_editorconfig

Get the EditorConfig definitions that apply to a file in a repository

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/get-editorconfig.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_editorconfig does on Forgejo

AI agents call get_editorconfig 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 get_editorconfig is rated Low

Retrieves configuration metadata for a file without modifying data or executing code.

From the tool's definition Get the EditorConfig definitions that apply to a file

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_editorconfig Allowed

get_editorconfig 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": {
    "get_editorconfig": {}
  }
}

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 get_editorconfig call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_editorconfig

What does the get_editorconfig tool do? +

Get the EditorConfig definitions that apply to a file in a repository. 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 get_editorconfig? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_editorconfig? +

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

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

get_editorconfig 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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