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cloudsync_list_directory

List files in a remote directory

SERVERTruenas SOURCEspranab/truenas-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/spranab-truenas-mcp/cloudsync-list-directory.md

What cloudsync_list_directory does on Truenas

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

Why cloudsync_list_directory is rated Low

This tool performs a query/list operation on remote cloud storage, retrieving information about files and directories. It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify or delete data, and does not involve financial transactions. It falls squarely into the Read category with low severity due to minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cloudsync_list_directory' and description 'List files in a remote directory' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves directory contents without modifying or deleting data.

Questions about cloudsync_list_directory

What does the cloudsync_list_directory tool do? +

List files in a remote directory. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Truenas MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cloudsync_list_directory? +

Register the Truenas MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cloudsync_list_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 Truenas. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cloudsync_list_directory? +

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

Can I rate-limit cloudsync_list_directory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cloudsync_list_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 cloudsync_list_directory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cloudsync_list_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 cloudsync_list_directory? +

cloudsync_list_directory is provided by the Truenas MCP server (spranab/truenas-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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