seafile_list_directory

A read tool on the Seafile MCP server.

SERVERSeafile MCP Server SOURCE5p00kyy/seafile-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/5p00kyy-seafile-mcp/seafile-list-directory.md

WHAT IT DOES

What seafile_list_directory does on Seafile MCP Server

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

RISK

Why seafile_list_directory is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries directory contents without modifying data. It has no side effects and fits the Read category. Severity is low because directory enumeration alone poses minimal risk—it requires existing access and does not expose sensitive content or enable data exfiltration by itself.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'seafile_list_directory' indicates a directory listing operation. Sibling tools include 'seafile_read_file', 'seafile_get_file_info', 'seafile_list_libraries', and 'seafile_get_library_info'—all read-only retrieval operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs seafile_list_directory safely

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

seafile_list_directory Allowed

seafile_list_directory 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": {
    "seafile_list_directory": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Seafile MCP Server, apply this rule, and every seafile_list_directory call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about seafile_list_directory

What does the seafile_list_directory tool do? +

seafile_list_directory is a read tool on the Seafile MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Seafile MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on seafile_list_directory? +

Register the Seafile MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for seafile_list_directory: 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 Seafile MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is seafile_list_directory? +

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

Can I rate-limit seafile_list_directory? +

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

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

seafile_list_directory is provided by the Seafile MCP Server MCP server (5p00kyy/seafile-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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