create_directory

Create a new directory or ensure a directory exists. Can create multiple

SERVERMCP Filesystem Server SOURCEa-niranjan/mcp-filesystem

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_directory does on MCP Filesystem Server

AI agents use create_directory to create or update resources in MCP Filesystem Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Filesystem Server environment.

RISK

Why create_directory is rated Medium

This tool creates new directories within the filesystem, which is a Write operation—data is created but can be reversed (directory can be deleted). It is not Destructive because directory creation is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_directory' and description 'Create a new directory or ensure a directory exists' indicates reversible creation of filesystem structures.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_directory safely

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

create_directory Rate-limited

create_directory stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_directory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_directory_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about create_directory

What does the create_directory tool do? +

Create a new directory or ensure a directory exists. Can create multiple. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Filesystem Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_directory? +

Register the MCP Filesystem Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 MCP Filesystem Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_directory? +

create_directory is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_directory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_directory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_directory? +

create_directory is provided by the MCP Filesystem Server MCP server (a-niranjan/mcp-filesystem). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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