ls

List directory. Auto-selects client.

SERVERClaude C2 SOURCE0xyg3n/claude-c2

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0xyg3n-claude-c2/ls.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ls does on Claude C2

AI agents call ls to retrieve information from Claude C2 without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ls is rated Low

The 'ls' command lists directory contents, which is a read-only operation that retrieves information about files and directories without executing code, modifying data, or causing irreversible changes. While the server context suggests capability for command and control of remote systems (concerning in itself), this specific tool performs only directory enumeration.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate it 'List directory' - a non-destructive query operation that retrieves filesystem metadata without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ls safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Claude C2, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ls, this is the rule to start with:

ls Allowed

ls is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ls": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Claude C2, apply this rule, and every ls call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ls

What does the ls tool do? +

List directory. Auto-selects client. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude C2 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ls? +

Register the Claude C2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ls: 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 Claude C2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ls? +

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

Can I rate-limit ls? +

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

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

ls is provided by the Claude C2 MCP server (0xyg3n/claude-c2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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