mkdir

A write tool on the Allcanuse MCP server.

SERVERAllcanuse SOURCEra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mkdir does on Allcanuse

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

RISK

Why mkdir is rated Medium

Based on the tool name alone, 'mkdir' creates directories, which is a Write operation. Empty description lowers confidence, but the name is unambiguous in standard usage. Misuse could create unwanted directory structures but is generally reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mkdir' with empty description; 'mkdir' is a standard OS command to create directories

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mkdir safely

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

mkdir Rate-limited

mkdir 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": {
    "mkdir": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mkdir_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 Allcanuse, apply this rule, and every mkdir call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mkdir

What does the mkdir tool do? +

mkdir is a write tool on the Allcanuse MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Allcanuse MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mkdir? +

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

What risk level is mkdir? +

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

Can I rate-limit mkdir? +

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

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

mkdir is provided by the Allcanuse MCP server (ra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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