list_files

List files and directories in a CodeUp repository tree. Use this to explore repository structure.

Server Yunxiao @futuretea/yunxiao-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 51 required

What list_files does on Yunxiao

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
ref string Branch, tag, or commit SHA. Defaults to the repository default branch when omitted.
path string Directory path to query.
type string Tree mode: DIRECT, RECURSIVE, or FLATTEN.
repositoryId string Yes Repository numeric ID or full path such as org/repo.
organizationId string Yunxiao organization ID. When omitted, the server uses the user's default organization.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why list_files needs a policy

The tool performs a read-only operation to list/explore repository structure. It retrieves information about files and directories without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any code. This is a standard repository browsing operation with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_files' and description 'List files and directories in a CodeUp repository tree. Use this to explore repository structure.' indicate retrieval of repository metadata with no modifications.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Questions about list_files

What does the list_files tool do? +

List files and directories in a CodeUp repository tree. Use this to explore repository structure. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Yunxiao MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_files accept? +

list_files accepts 5 parameters: ref, path, type, repositoryId, organizationId. Required: repositoryId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_files? +

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

What risk level is list_files? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_files 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_files completely? +

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

list_files is provided by the Yunxiao MCP server (@futuretea/yunxiao-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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