register_my_runner

Register a new Actions runner for the authenticated user. The response contains the runner token, which is only shown once

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 register_my_runner does on Forgejo

AI agents use register_my_runner 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 register_my_runner is rated Medium

Registers a runner that can execute CI/CD actions, expanding compute attack surface significantly.

From the tool's definition Register a new Actions runner for the authenticated user

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

register_my_runner Rate-limited

register_my_runner 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": {
    "register_my_runner": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "register_my_runner_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 register_my_runner call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about register_my_runner

What does the register_my_runner tool do? +

Register a new Actions runner for the authenticated user. The response contains the runner token, which is only shown once. 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 register_my_runner? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit register_my_runner? +

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

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

register_my_runner 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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