replace_repo_flags

Replace all flags of a repository (instance admin only)

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 replace_repo_flags does on Forgejo

AI agents use replace_repo_flags 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 replace_repo_flags is rated Medium

Modifies repository configuration flags reversibly but with significant scope requiring admin privilege.

From the tool's definition Replace all flags of a repository; instance admin only

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

replace_repo_flags Rate-limited

replace_repo_flags 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": {
    "replace_repo_flags": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "replace_repo_flags_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 replace_repo_flags call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about replace_repo_flags

What does the replace_repo_flags tool do? +

Replace all flags of a repository (instance admin only). 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 replace_repo_flags? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit replace_repo_flags? +

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

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

replace_repo_flags 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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