list_recent_files

List recently uploaded files across the entire disk.

Server Yadisk patr56/yadisk-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_recent_files does on Yadisk

AI agents call list_recent_files to retrieve information from Yadisk without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_recent_files needs a policy

This tool queries and returns a list of recently uploaded files. It performs no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify or delete data, and does not involve financial transactions. The operation is purely informational retrieval, fitting the 'Read' category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_recent_files' and description 'List recently uploaded files across the entire disk' indicate a query operation that retrieves metadata without modifying or deleting data.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about list_recent_files

What does the list_recent_files tool do? +

List recently uploaded files across the entire disk. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yadisk MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_recent_files? +

Register the Yadisk MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_recent_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 Yadisk. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_recent_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_recent_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_recent_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 list_recent_files completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_recent_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 list_recent_files? +

list_recent_files is provided by the Yadisk MCP server (patr56/yadisk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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