organize_folder

Organize files in a folder by type, date, or custom rules

SERVERCoWork OS SOURCECoWork-OS/CoWork-OS

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/cowork-os/organize-folder.md

WHAT IT DOES

What organize_folder does on CoWork OS

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

RISK

Why organize_folder is rated Medium

The tool modifies file organization (moving/renaming) but does not delete data irreversibly, so it is Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because unintended reorganization could make files harder to locate or break workflows, but the changes remain reversible (files can be reorganized again).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'Organize files in a folder' — this implies moving, renaming, or restructuring files within a filesystem, which modifies their state and location reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs organize_folder safely

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

organize_folder Rate-limited

organize_folder 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": {
    "organize_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "organize_folder_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 CoWork OS, apply this rule, and every organize_folder call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about organize_folder

What does the organize_folder tool do? +

Organize files in a folder by type, date, or custom rules. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CoWork OS MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on organize_folder? +

Register the CoWork OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for organize_folder: 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 CoWork OS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is organize_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit organize_folder? +

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

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

organize_folder is provided by the CoWork OS MCP server (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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