list_markdown_files

Args:

SERVERMCP Framework Personal SOURCEinggerman/mcps

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/inggerman-mcps/list-markdown-files.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_markdown_files does on MCP Framework Personal

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

RISK

Why list_markdown_files is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries filesystem/directory information to enumerate markdown files. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, delete resources, or commit financial transactions. It is a pure read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—worst case would be information disclosure of file listings.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_markdown_files' indicates a listing/enumeration operation with no modification capability. Listed alongside other read-only utilities like 'extract_code_blocks', 'extract_headings', 'extract_links', 'get_file_summary', and 'get_column_stats'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_markdown_files safely

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

list_markdown_files Allowed

list_markdown_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": {
    "list_markdown_files": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_markdown_files

What does the list_markdown_files tool do? +

Args:. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Framework Personal MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_markdown_files? +

Register the MCP Framework Personal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_markdown_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 MCP Framework Personal. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_markdown_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_markdown_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_markdown_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 list_markdown_files completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_markdown_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 list_markdown_files? +

list_markdown_files is provided by the MCP Framework Personal MCP server (inggerman/mcps). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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