path

Inspect and edit workspace files via oc:// paths

SERVEROpenClaw SOURCEopenclaw

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/openclaw/path.md

WHAT IT DOES

What path does on OpenClaw

AI agents use path to create or update resources in OpenClaw, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your OpenClaw environment.

RISK

Why path is rated Medium

The 'edit' capability indicates this tool can modify files, making it a Write operation. While 'inspect' suggests read access, the explicit mention of editing workspace files is the primary concern—file modifications are reversible but can corrupt or alter critical workspace state. Severity is high because uncontrolled file editing in a workspace context could affect project integrity, configuration, or data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Inspect and edit workspace files via oc:// paths' — explicitly mentions both read ('Inspect') and write ('edit') capabilities on workspace files.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs path safely

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

path Rate-limited

path stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "path": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "path_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about path

What does the path tool do? +

Inspect and edit workspace files via oc:// paths. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OpenClaw MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on path? +

Register the OpenClaw MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for path: 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 OpenClaw. Nothing to install.

What risk level is path? +

path is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit path? +

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

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

path is provided by the OpenClaw MCP server (openclaw). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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