transkribus_file_list_dirs

List directories at a given path on the server.

SERVERTranskribus SOURCE@lazyants/transkribus-mcp-server

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/io-github-lazyants-transkribus/transkribus-file-list-dirs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What transkribus_file_list_dirs does on Transkribus

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

RISK

Why transkribus_file_list_dirs is rated Low

This tool queries and returns directory listings without modifying, creating, or deleting any data. It is a read-only operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—exposure would be limited to information disclosure about the file system structure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'transkribus_file_list_dirs' and description 'List directories at a given path on the server' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs transkribus_file_list_dirs safely

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

transkribus_file_list_dirs Allowed

transkribus_file_list_dirs 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": {
    "transkribus_file_list_dirs": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about transkribus_file_list_dirs

What does the transkribus_file_list_dirs tool do? +

List directories at a given path on the server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Transkribus MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on transkribus_file_list_dirs? +

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

What risk level is transkribus_file_list_dirs? +

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

Can I rate-limit transkribus_file_list_dirs? +

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

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

transkribus_file_list_dirs is provided by the Transkribus MCP server (@lazyants/transkribus-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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