List files inside an allowed project root.
AI agents call mcp_list_project_files to retrieve information from Local Code without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves or queries data (lists files) without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is restricted to allowed project roots per the server design, further reducing risk. The operation is purely informational and reversible, characteristic of Read category operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'mcp_list_project_files' and description 'List files inside an allowed project root' indicate a file listing operation with no side effects.
Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List files inside an allowed project root. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Local Code MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Local Code MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mcp_list_project_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 Local Code. Nothing to install.
mcp_list_project_files is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_list_project_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mcp_list_project_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.
mcp_list_project_files is provided by the Local Code MCP server (js190-prog/local-code-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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