merge_pull_request
Merge pull request
Part of the GitHub MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call merge_pull_request to perform operations in GitHub. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON MERGE_PULL_REQUEST
Applying a policy to merge_pull_request gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.
tools:
merge_pull_request:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 60
window: 60See the full GitHub policy for all 83 tools.
DETAILS
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assign_copilot_to_issue Other dismiss_notification Other fork_repository Other github_support_docs_search Other mark_all_notifications_read Other pull_request_read Other pull_request_review_write Other request_copilot_review Other SIMILAR OTHER TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the merge_pull_request tool do?
Merge pull request. It is categorised as a Other tool in the GitHub MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.
How do I enforce a policy on merge_pull_request?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for merge_pull_request. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the GitHub MCP server.
What risk level is merge_pull_request?
merge_pull_request is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit merge_pull_request?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the merge_pull_request 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 merge_pull_request completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for merge_pull_request. 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 merge_pull_request?
merge_pull_request is provided by the GitHub MCP server (github/github-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON GITHUB
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.