list_allowed_directories · Claude TypeScript MCP Servers MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What list_allowed_directories does on Claude TypeScript MCP Servers

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

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_allowed_directories needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about accessible directories without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It is purely informational and poses minimal security risk if misused by an agent, as it only exposes the scope of the server's file system access rather than performing actions on those directories.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List directories this server can access' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control list_allowed_directories

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

policy.json

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

list_allowed_directories 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 list_allowed_directories

What does the list_allowed_directories tool do? +

List directories this server can access. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude TypeScript MCP Servers MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_allowed_directories? +

Register the Claude TypeScript MCP Servers MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_allowed_directories: 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 Claude TypeScript MCP Servers. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_allowed_directories? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_allowed_directories? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_allowed_directories 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_allowed_directories completely? +

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

list_allowed_directories is provided by the Claude TypeScript MCP Servers MCP server (ukkz/claude-ts-mcps). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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