git_log

git_log

Server TermPipe MCP wbind-core/termpipe-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What git_log does on TermPipe MCP

AI agents call git_log to retrieve information from TermPipe MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why git_log needs a policy

Without a description, classification relies on the tool name and server context. The name 'git_log' strongly suggests a Read operation (retrieving commit history). However, since the server explicitly provides 'direct terminal access' with no apparent sandboxing, there is risk that this tool could execute arbitrary terminal commands if not properly constrained.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'git_log' indicates it retrieves version control history. No description provided, but git_log conventionally queries commit history without modifying repositories.

Questions about git_log

What does the git_log tool do? +

git_log. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TermPipe MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on git_log? +

Register the TermPipe MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_log: 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 TermPipe MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is git_log? +

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

Can I rate-limit git_log? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the git_log 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_log completely? +

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

git_log is provided by the TermPipe MCP server (wbind-core/termpipe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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