rename_file

Rename file/directory

SERVER1Panel MCP Server SOURCEeaveluo/1panel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/eaveluo-1panel-mcp/rename-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What rename_file does on 1Panel MCP Server

AI agents use rename_file to create or update resources in 1Panel MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your 1Panel MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why rename_file is rated Medium

Renaming files/directories is a reversible write operation that modifies file system metadata. While it alters state, it does not delete data, execute code, or cause financial impact. The medium severity reflects that misuse could disrupt system organization or application functionality, but the operation can be undone by renaming again.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'rename_file' and description 'Rename file/directory' indicate modification of file metadata without deletion or creation of new data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs rename_file safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 1Panel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For rename_file, this is the rule to start with:

rename_file Rate-limited

rename_file 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": {
    "rename_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename_file_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 1Panel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every rename_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about rename_file

What does the rename_file tool do? +

Rename file/directory. It is categorised as a Write tool in the 1Panel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on rename_file? +

Register the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rename_file: 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 1Panel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is rename_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename_file? +

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

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

rename_file is provided by the 1Panel MCP Server MCP server (eaveluo/1panel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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