auto_commit · Git Polite MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What auto_commit does on Git Polite

AI agents use auto_commit to create or update resources in Git Polite — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Git Polite environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why auto_commit needs a policy

Auto-commit creates new Git commits, which are write operations that irreversibly record changes to version control history. However, since commits themselves are the core purpose of Git and are reversible (via reset, revert, or amend), this falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'auto_commit' combined with server description stating it 'intelligently organize Git changes into clean, focused commits with autopilot mode' indicates this tool creates commits, which are write operations that modify the Git repository state.

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

auto_commit Rate-limited

auto_commit 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": {
    "auto_commit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "auto_commit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Git Polite, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about auto_commit

What does the auto_commit tool do? +

auto_commit. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Git Polite MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on auto_commit? +

Register the Git Polite MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for auto_commit: 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 Git Polite. Nothing to install.

What risk level is auto_commit? +

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

Can I rate-limit auto_commit? +

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

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

auto_commit is provided by the Git Polite MCP server (uneco/mcp-git-polite). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.