git_commit_and_push · Jira - GitHub MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What git_commit_and_push does on Jira - GitHub MCP Server

AI agents invoke git_commit_and_push to trigger actions in Jira - GitHub MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why git_commit_and_push needs a policy

Committing and pushing code to a repository is an Execute-level action — it triggers external operations (modifying git history, updating remote branches) that can have significant downstream effects such as triggering CI/CD pipelines, affecting other developers' work, or introducing malicious code. While partially reversible (commits can be reverted), a push to a shared branch has immediate external side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'git_commit_and_push' implies committing code changes and pushing to a remote repository. Server description mentions 'commit changes' as a core capability.

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Verdict

git_commit_and_push Rate-limited

git_commit_and_push stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "git_commit_and_push": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "git_commit_and_push_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about git_commit_and_push

What does the git_commit_and_push tool do? +

git_commit_and_push. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Jira - GitHub MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on git_commit_and_push? +

Register the Jira - GitHub MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_commit_and_push: 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 Jira - GitHub MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is git_commit_and_push? +

git_commit_and_push is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit git_commit_and_push? +

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

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

git_commit_and_push is provided by the Jira - GitHub MCP Server MCP server (tamarengel/jira-github-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.