list_file_versions

List previous versions of a file (use get_file_info to find the fileId)

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

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/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/list-file-versions.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_file_versions does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents call list_file_versions to retrieve information from AIquila — Nextcloud 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 list_file_versions is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves file version history. It has no side effects: it does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. The blast radius if misused by an AI agent is minimal — it could only expose metadata about file versions that already exist. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List previous versions of a file' — a read-only operation that retrieves historical metadata without modifying or deleting anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_file_versions safely

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

list_file_versions Allowed

list_file_versions 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": {
    "list_file_versions": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_file_versions

What does the list_file_versions tool do? +

List previous versions of a file (use get_file_info to find the fileId). It is categorised as a Read tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_file_versions? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_file_versions: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_file_versions? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_file_versions? +

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

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

list_file_versions is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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