sync_fork

Sync a fork branch with the base repository

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/sync-fork.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sync_fork does on Forgejo

AI agents call sync_fork 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 sync_fork is rated Low

Even though sync_fork only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

sync_fork Allowed

sync_fork 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": {
    "sync_fork": {}
  }
}

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 sync_fork call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sync_fork

What does the sync_fork tool do? +

Sync a fork branch with the base 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 sync_fork? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sync_fork? +

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

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

sync_fork 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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