get_gitignore_template

Get a specific gitignore template by name

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/sqcows-forgejo-mcp/get-gitignore-template.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_gitignore_template does on Forgejo

AI agents call get_gitignore_template 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_gitignore_template is rated Low

This tool retrieves a pre-existing gitignore template by name from the server. It performs a simple read/query operation without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since gitignore templates are non-sensitive configuration files typically meant for public consumption.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_gitignore_template' and description states 'Get a specific gitignore template by name' - this is a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_gitignore_template Allowed

get_gitignore_template 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_gitignore_template": {}
  }
}

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_gitignore_template call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_gitignore_template

What does the get_gitignore_template tool do? +

Get a specific gitignore template by name. 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_gitignore_template? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_gitignore_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_gitignore_template 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_gitignore_template completely? +

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

get_gitignore_template 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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