onedrive_search_files
Searches for files by name in a OneDrive directory (recursive). Returns up to max_results matches (default 50); raise max_results or narrow the root for more.
This record as markdown: /tools/com-local-mcp-local-mcp/onedrive-search-files.md
What onedrive_search_files does on Local
AI agents call onedrive_search_files to retrieve information from Local 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
root | string | — | Root OneDrive path to search in (optional) |
query | string | Yes | Filename pattern to search for |
max_results | integer | — | Maximum results (default 50) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why onedrive_search_files is rated Low
The tool performs file discovery and retrieval only. It queries metadata (file names and paths) without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. The search parameters (directory, name, max_results) are all read-only filters. Low severity because file name search alone poses minimal risk; an AI agent cannot damage data or access file contents through this operation alone.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Searches for files by name in a OneDrive directory (recursive). Returns up to max_results matches' — this is a search/query operation with no modification or deletion of data.
Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs onedrive_search_files safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Local, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For onedrive_search_files, this is the rule to start with:
onedrive_search_files is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Local, apply this rule, and every onedrive_search_files call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about onedrive_search_files
Searches for files by name in a OneDrive directory (recursive). Returns up to max_results matches (default 50); raise max_results or narrow the root for more. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Local MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
onedrive_search_files accepts 3 parameters: root, query, max_results. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for onedrive_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 Local. Nothing to install.
onedrive_search_files is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the onedrive_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for onedrive_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.
onedrive_search_files is provided by the Local MCP server (local-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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