rename_branch

Rename a branch

SERVERForgejo SOURCEsqcows/forgejo-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/sqcows-forgejo-mcp/rename-branch.md

WHAT IT DOES

What rename_branch does on Forgejo

AI agents use rename_branch 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 rename_branch is rated Medium

Reversibly modifies repository branch metadata; affects collaboration and CI/CD workflows but can be undone.

From the tool's definition Rename a branch

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

rename_branch Rate-limited

rename_branch 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": {
    "rename_branch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_branch_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 rename_branch call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about rename_branch

What does the rename_branch tool do? +

Rename a branch. 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 rename_branch? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit rename_branch? +

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

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

rename_branch 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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