fs_list_backups

List available file backups.

SERVERLocalAnt SOURCEyuga-hashimoto/localant

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/yuga-hashimoto-localant/fs-list-backups.md

WHAT IT DOES

What fs_list_backups does on LocalAnt

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

RISK

Why fs_list_backups is rated Low

This tool retrieves or enumerates backup metadata without creating, modifying, or deleting anything. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could at most discover what backups exist, which is informational only. Classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'fs_list_backups' and description 'List available file backups' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'list' is a classic Read operation that queries existing state without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs fs_list_backups safely

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

fs_list_backups Allowed

fs_list_backups 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": {
    "fs_list_backups": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about fs_list_backups

What does the fs_list_backups tool do? +

List available file backups. It is categorised as a Read tool in the LocalAnt MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on fs_list_backups? +

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

What risk level is fs_list_backups? +

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

Can I rate-limit fs_list_backups? +

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

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

fs_list_backups is provided by the LocalAnt MCP server (yuga-hashimoto/localant). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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