file_get_dir_size

Get total size of a directory.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

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/aapanel-mcp/file-get-dir-size.md

WHAT IT DOES

What file_get_dir_size does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why file_get_dir_size is rated Low

This tool queries filesystem metadata (directory size) without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is purely informational. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius—an agent misusing this tool could only retrieve unnecessary directory size information, which poses no security or operational risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'file_get_dir_size' and description 'Get total size of a directory' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs file_get_dir_size safely

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

file_get_dir_size Allowed

file_get_dir_size 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": {
    "file_get_dir_size": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about file_get_dir_size

What does the file_get_dir_size tool do? +

Get total size of a directory. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on file_get_dir_size? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for file_get_dir_size: 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 Aapanel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is file_get_dir_size? +

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

Can I rate-limit file_get_dir_size? +

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

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

file_get_dir_size is provided by the Aapanel MCP server (nipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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