# List Allowed Directories

> Returns the list of directories that this server is allowed to access. Subdirectories within these allowed directories are also accessible. Use this to understand which directories and their nested paths are available before trying to access files.

- Skill: `xiaobai1017/list-allowed-directories` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add xiaobai1017/list-allowed-directories`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/xiaobai1017/list-allowed-directories/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: xiaobai1017 (https://skillmd.com/u/xiaobai1017)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/xiaobai1017/list-allowed-directories

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# List Allowed Directories

Returns the list of directories that this server is allowed to access. Subdirectories within these allowed directories are also accessible. Use this to understand which directories and their nested paths are available before trying to access files.

## Purpose

This skill provides access to the MCP tool `list_allowed_directories`. It allows you to returns the list of directories that this server is allowed to access. subdirectories within these allowed directories are also accessible. use this to understand which directories and their nested paths are available before trying to access files..

## Parameters

This tool does not require any parameters.

## Usage Instructions

To use this tool:

1. **Prepare the parameters** according to the schema above
2. **Invoke the MCP tool** `list_allowed_directories` with the prepared parameters
3. **Process the result** returned by the tool

## Example

```json
{
}
```

## Expected Output

The tool returns data with the following structure:

- **content** (`string`): No description provided


## Notes

- This skill requires an active MCP connection to the server providing the `list_allowed_directories` tool
- Ensure the MCP server is properly configured and running before attempting to use this tool
- Review the parameter requirements carefully to avoid errors