file_organizer_list_watches

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why file_organizer_list_watches needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about watched directories and their schedules. It performs no write operations, does not execute code or commands, does not delete data, and has no financial impact. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could only read what directories are being monitored, which is informational and non-sensitive in most contexts.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'List all directories' — a pure retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access file_organizer_list_watches gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control file_organizer_list_watches

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and File Organizer MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for file_organizer_list_watches:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "file_organizer_list_watches": {}
  }
}

file_organizer_list_watches is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about file_organizer_list_watches

What does the file_organizer_list_watches tool do? +

List all directories currently being watched with their schedules. It is categorised as a Read tool in the File Organizer MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on file_organizer_list_watches? +

Register the File Organizer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for file_organizer_list_watches: 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 File Organizer MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is file_organizer_list_watches? +

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

Can I rate-limit file_organizer_list_watches? +

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

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

file_organizer_list_watches is provided by the File Organizer MCP server (kridaydave/file-organizer-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every File Organizer MCP tool call.

Start from File Organizer MCP, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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