// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP FILESYSTEM TOOLS

12 tools from the Mcp Filesystem MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

READ TOOLS

fs_analyze_disk_usage Analyze disk usage 2/5 fs_compute_checksum Compute file checksums fs_get_watch_events Get accumulated watch events fs_search_files Search for files by name, content, or metadata 2/5 fs_sync_directory Sync directories (copy only newer or missing files) fs_verify_checksum Verify file checksums 2/5 fs_watch_directory Watch directory for filesystem changes 2/5

WRITE TOOLS

fs_copy_directory Copy directories recursively 3/5 fs_create_symlink Create symbolic links 2/5

EXECUTE TOOLS

fs_batch_operations Execute multiple filesystem operations atomically 3/5 fs_build_index Build file index for fast searching 4/5 fs_stop_watch Stop watching a directory 3/5

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mcp Filesystem MCP server have? +

The Mcp Filesystem MCP server exposes 12 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Mcp Filesystem tools? +

Use Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy. Write YAML rules for each tool — rate limits, argument validation, or deny rules — then run Intercept in front of the Mcp Filesystem server.

What risk categories do Mcp Filesystem tools fall into? +

Mcp Filesystem tools are categorised as Read (7), Write (2), Execute (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policies on Mcp Filesystem

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept

github.com/policylayer/intercept →