search_files

Search for files in Nextcloud by name pattern and/or mime type

SERVERAIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server SOURCEelgorro/aiquila

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aiquila-nextcloud-mcp-server/search-files.md

WHAT IT DOES

What search_files does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server

AI agents call search_files 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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`mime`	string	—	Filter by mime type prefix (e.g., 'image/', 'text/plain')
`path`	string	—	Base directory to search in
`query`	string	Yes	Search query (file name pattern)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why search_files is rated Low

The tool performs a search operation that queries and returns file information based on filters (name pattern, mime type). This is a read-only operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. Severity is low because the blast radius of misuse is limited to information disclosure of file metadata the user can already access.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_files' and description 'Search for files in Nextcloud by name pattern and/or mime type' indicate a query operation that retrieves file metadata without modifying, deleting, or executing anything.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs search_files 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 search_files, this is the rule to start with:

search_files Allowed

search_files 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": {
    "search_files": {}
  }
}

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 search_files call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about search_files

What does the search_files tool do? +

Search for files in Nextcloud by name pattern and/or mime type. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does search_files accept? +

search_files accepts 3 parameters: mime, path, query. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on search_files? +

Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_files: 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 search_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_files? +

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

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

search_files 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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