// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

FILESYSTEM MCP SERVER TOOLS

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

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// ALL 14 FILESYSTEM MCP SERVER TOOLS
READ 8 tools
Read get_file_info get_file_info Read list_allowed_directories list_allowed_directories Read list_directory list_directory Read read_file read_file Read read_multiple_files read_multiple_files Read search_files search_files Read search_within_files search_within_files Read tree tree
WRITE 5 tools
Write copy_file copy_file Write create_directory create_directory Write modify_file modify_file Write move_file move_file Write write_file write_file
DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools
Destructive delete_file delete_file

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Filesystem MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Filesystem MCP Server MCP server exposes 14 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Filesystem MCP Server tools? +

Route the Filesystem MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Filesystem MCP Server tools fall into? +

Filesystem MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (5), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Filesystem MCP Server tool call.

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