Discard changes to a file (git restore).
AI agents call git_restore_file to permanently remove resources in LocalAnt — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
git restore discards uncommitted changes to a file, which is irreversible — those changes cannot be recovered once discarded. This is a destructive operation with potentially high blast radius if an AI agent accidentally discards meaningful work in progress.
From the tool's definition Discard changes to a file (git restore)
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Discard changes to a file (git restore). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the LocalAnt MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the LocalAnt MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for git_restore_file: 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 LocalAnt. Nothing to install.
git_restore_file is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the git_restore_file 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for git_restore_file. 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.
git_restore_file is provided by the LocalAnt MCP server (yuga-hashimoto/localant). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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