setup_pre_commit_hooks · GitHub Auditor MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What setup_pre_commit_hooks does on GitHub Auditor MCP Server

AI agents use setup_pre_commit_hooks to create or update resources in GitHub Auditor MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GitHub Auditor MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why setup_pre_commit_hooks needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies a .pre-commit-config.yaml file in the repository. This is a Write action (reversible configuration change), not Destructive (the file can be deleted or modified). While it modifies repository state, it does so non-destructively.

From the tool's definition Tool "installs a .pre-commit-config.yaml file" — creates/modifies repository configuration files. This is a reversible write operation that adds or updates a configuration file in the repository.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

setup_pre_commit_hooks Rate-limited

setup_pre_commit_hooks 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": {
    "setup_pre_commit_hooks": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setup_pre_commit_hooks_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about setup_pre_commit_hooks

What does the setup_pre_commit_hooks tool do? +

Installs a .pre-commit-config.yaml file to prevent future leaks and enforce standards. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitHub Auditor MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on setup_pre_commit_hooks? +

Register the GitHub Auditor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for setup_pre_commit_hooks: 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 GitHub Auditor MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is setup_pre_commit_hooks? +

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

Can I rate-limit setup_pre_commit_hooks? +

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

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

setup_pre_commit_hooks is provided by the GitHub Auditor MCP Server MCP server (westkevin12/repo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.