someListFilesTool

lists files

SERVERGenkit MCP SOURCEgenkit-ai/genkit

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/firebase-genkit/somelistfilestool.md

WHAT IT DOES

What someListFilesTool does on Genkit MCP

AI agents call someListFilesTool to retrieve information from Genkit MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why someListFilesTool is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays file system information without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'someListFilesTool' and description 'lists files' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs someListFilesTool safely

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

someListFilesTool Allowed

someListFilesTool 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": {
    "someListFilesTool": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Genkit MCP, apply this rule, and every someListFilesTool call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about someListFilesTool

What does the someListFilesTool tool do? +

lists files. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Genkit MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on someListFilesTool? +

Register the Genkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for someListFilesTool: 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 Genkit MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is someListFilesTool? +

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

Can I rate-limit someListFilesTool? +

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

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

someListFilesTool is provided by the Genkit MCP server (genkit-ai/genkit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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