vibecontrols_files_browse

Browse a workspace folder. Returns subfolders and paginated files. [STUB]

SERVERVibecontrols SOURCE@vibecontrols/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 10 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/vibecontrols-mcp/vibecontrols-files-browse.md

WHAT IT DOES

What vibecontrols_files_browse does on Vibecontrols

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`folderId`	string	—	Folder ID (omit to browse root)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why vibecontrols_files_browse is rated Low

Even though vibecontrols_files_browse only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs vibecontrols_files_browse safely

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

vibecontrols_files_browse Allowed

vibecontrols_files_browse is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about vibecontrols_files_browse

What does the vibecontrols_files_browse tool do? +

Browse a workspace folder. Returns subfolders and paginated files. [STUB]. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Vibecontrols MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does vibecontrols_files_browse accept? +

vibecontrols_files_browse accepts 1 parameter: folderId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on vibecontrols_files_browse? +

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

What risk level is vibecontrols_files_browse? +

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

Can I rate-limit vibecontrols_files_browse? +

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

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

vibecontrols_files_browse is provided by the Vibecontrols MCP server (@vibecontrols/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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