bitbucket_browse_directory

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why bitbucket_browse_directory needs a policy

Browsing a directory is a read-only operation that retrieves and displays repository file structure metadata. It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify data, and does not delete anything. This is a straightforward Read category operation with minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'bitbucket_browse_directory' and description 'Browses a directory in a Bitbucket repository' indicate listing/querying directory contents without modification or execution.

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

POLICY

How to control bitbucket_browse_directory

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

policy.json

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

bitbucket_browse_directory 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 bitbucket_browse_directory

What does the bitbucket_browse_directory tool do? +

Browses a directory in a Bitbucket repository. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Bitbucket MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on bitbucket_browse_directory? +

Register the Mcp Bitbucket MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bitbucket_browse_directory: 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 Bitbucket. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bitbucket_browse_directory? +

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

Can I rate-limit bitbucket_browse_directory? +

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

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

bitbucket_browse_directory is provided by the Mcp Bitbucket MCP server (n11techhub/mcp-bitbucket). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Mcp Bitbucket tool call.

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

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