git_show
Shows the contents of a commit
Part of the Git MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call git_show to retrieve information from Git without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON GIT_SHOW
Even though git_show only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
git_show:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Git policy for all 14 tools.
DETAILS
MORE GIT TOOLS
git_add Write git_create_branch Write git_branch Other git_checkout Other git_clone Other git_commit Other git_diff Other git_diff_staged Other SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the git_show tool do?
Shows the contents of a commit. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Git MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on git_show?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for git_show. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Git MCP server.
What risk level is git_show?
git_show is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit git_show?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the git_show rule in your Intercept 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_show completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for git_show. 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_show?
git_show is provided by the Git MCP server (modelcontextprotocol/server-git). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON GIT
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.