find_duplicate_files

Find duplicate files in a directory based on content hash

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What find_duplicate_files does on Mcp Windows

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

RISK

Why find_duplicate_files is rated Low

This tool retrieves and analyzes file metadata (content hashes) to identify duplicates. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — at worst, an agent might scan sensitive directories and report results, but no data is altered or destroyed. This is a straightforward read/search operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Find[s] duplicate files in a directory based on content hash' — a query/search operation with no modifications, deletions, or external effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs find_duplicate_files safely

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

find_duplicate_files Allowed

find_duplicate_files 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": {
    "find_duplicate_files": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about find_duplicate_files

What does the find_duplicate_files tool do? +

Find duplicate files in a directory based on content hash. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Windows MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on find_duplicate_files? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for find_duplicate_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 Mcp Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is find_duplicate_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit find_duplicate_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the find_duplicate_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.

How do I block find_duplicate_files completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for find_duplicate_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.

What MCP server provides find_duplicate_files? +

find_duplicate_files is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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