goclaw_agent_files_list

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why goclaw_agent_files_list needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about an agent's context files without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward read operation that has minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List context files' — retrieves data with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control goclaw_agent_files_list

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

policy.json

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

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

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FAQ

Questions about goclaw_agent_files_list

What does the goclaw_agent_files_list tool do? +

List context files (SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, etc.) for an agent. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GoClaw MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on goclaw_agent_files_list? +

Register the GoClaw MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for goclaw_agent_files_list: 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 GoClaw MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is goclaw_agent_files_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit goclaw_agent_files_list? +

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

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

goclaw_agent_files_list is provided by the GoClaw MCP Server MCP server (nextlevelbuilder/goclaw-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every GoClaw MCP Server tool call.

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