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Deploy a local directory

ftp_deploy

Destructive

Recursively upload a local directory to a remote FTP/FTPS/SFTP server over one connection, using custom exclude/include glob filters. Supports dry-run to preview files before deploying.

Instructions

Recursively upload a local directory to the server over a single connection, applying default and custom exclude globs (and optional include globs). Supports dry_run.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`server`	No	Name of the configured server. Defaults to the configured default, or the sole server.
`dry_run`	No	If true, list what would be uploaded without connecting.
`exclude`	No	Extra glob patterns to exclude, added to the built-in defaults.
`include`	No	Glob patterns; when given, a file must match at least one to be uploaded.
`local_dir`	Yes	Local directory to deploy, absolute or relative to the server's configured localRoot.
`remote_dir`	No	Destination remote directory, relative to the server root. Defaults to the root.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed2 schema fields changedv0.2.0Sep 9, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / local_dir / description

Previous value: -"Local directory to deploy (relative paths resolve against the process cwd)."New value: +"Local directory to deploy, absolute or relative to the server's configured localRoot."

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
+  "oneOf": [
+    {
+      "additionalProperties": false,
+      "properties": {
+        "aborted_early": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "complete": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        "duration_ms": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "failed_count": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "failures": {
+          "items": {
+            "additionalProperties": false,
+            "properties": {
+              "message": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "path": {
+                "type": "string"
+              }
+            },
+            "required": [
+              "path",
+              "message"
+            ],
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        },
+        "failures_omitted": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "mode": {
+          "enum": [
+            "dry_run",
+            "deploy"
+          ],
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "planned": {
+          "items": {
+            "additionalProperties": false,
+            "properties": {
+              "path": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "size_bytes": {
+                "minimum": 0,
+                "type": "number"
+              }
+            },
+            "required": [
+              "path",
+              "size_bytes"
+            ],
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        },
+        "planned_omitted": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "remote_base": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "security_warning": {
+          "type": [
+            "string",
+            "null"
+          ]
+        },
+        "server": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "total_bytes": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "total_files": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "uploaded": {
+          "items": {
+            "additionalProperties": false,
+            "properties": {
+              "path": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "size_bytes": {
+                "minimum": 0,
+                "type": "number"
+              }
+            },
+            "required": [
+              "path",
+              "size_bytes"
+            ],
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        },
+        "uploaded_bytes": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "uploaded_count": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "integer"
+        },
+        "uploaded_omitted": {
+          "minimum": 0,
+          "type": "integer"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "mode",
+        "server",
+        "remote_base",
+        "total_files",
+        "total_bytes",
+        "uploaded_count",
+        "uploaded_bytes",
+        "failed_count",
+        "aborted_early",
+        "complete",
+        "duration_ms",
+        "security_warning",
+        "uploaded",
+        "uploaded_omitted",
+        "planned",
+        "planned_omitted",
+        "failures",
+        "failures_omitted"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    {
+      "additionalProperties": false,
+      "properties": {
+        "error": {
+          "additionalProperties": false,
+          "properties": {
+            "code": {
+              "enum": [
+                "CONFIG_REQUIRED",
+                "CONFIG_INVALID",
+                "SERVER_REQUIRED",
+                "SERVER_UNKNOWN",
+                "INVALID_ARGUMENT",
+                "READ_ONLY",
+                "TRANSPORT_POLICY",
+                "HOST_KEY_REJECTED",
+                "REMOTE_ROOT_REJECTED",
+                "PATH_REJECTED",
+                "NOT_FOUND",
+                "ALREADY_EXISTS",
+                "TRANSFER_LIMIT",
+                "TRANSFER_VERIFY",
+                "TARGET_CHANGED",
+                "CANCELLED",
+                "TIMEOUT",
+                "DEPLOY_PARTIAL",
+                "TRANSPORT_ERROR",
+                "OUTPUT_LIMIT",
+                "INTERNAL_ERROR",
+                "SCAN_LIMIT",
+                "CAPACITY_LIMIT"
+              ],
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "effects": {
+              "enum": [
+                "none",
+                "possible",
+                "confirmed"
+              ],
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "message": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "next_action": {
+              "enum": [
+                "fix_input",
+                "fix_config",
+                "select_server",
+                "inspect_target",
+                "retry",
+                "contact_operator",
+                "none"
+              ],
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "partial": {
+              "additionalProperties": false,
+              "properties": {
+                "completed_bytes": {
+                  "maximum": 9007199254740991,
+                  "minimum": 0,
+                  "type": "integer"
+                },
+                "completed_files": {
+                  "maximum": 9007199254740991,
+                  "minimum": 0,
+                  "type": "integer"
+                },
+                "failed_files": {
+                  "maximum": 9007199254740991,
+                  "minimum": 0,
+                  "type": "integer"
+                },
+                "final": {
+                  "type": "boolean"
+                },
+                "total_files": {
+                  "maximum": 9007199254740991,
+                  "minimum": 0,
+                  "type": "integer"
+                }
+              },
+              "required": [
+                "completed_files",
+                "completed_bytes",
+                "failed_files",
+                "final"
+              ],
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "request_id": {
+              "format": "uuid",
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "retryable": {
+              "type": "boolean"
+            },
+            "schema_version": {
+              "const": 1,
+              "type": "number"
+            }
+          },
+          "required": [
+            "schema_version",
+            "code",
+            "message",
+            "retryable",
+            "request_id",
+            "next_action",
+            "effects"
+          ],
+          "type": "object"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "error"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    }
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedv0.1.0Jul 22, 2026

TDQS

A3.8/5.0

Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The annotations already signal destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so the description does not need to prove the operation is a write. It adds useful context about single-connection behavior and dry-run capability, but it does not disclose what the destructive behavior actually affects, such as whether existing remote files are overwritten or whether files absent locally are deleted.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two tight sentences lead with the action and resource, then pack the glob behavior and dry-run support without wasted words. The description is easy to scan and every clause contributes information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With a complete input schema, an output schema, and annotations covering the destructive nature, the description is largely sufficient. The only notable gap is the lack of explicit routing guidance against ftp_upload, but this does not prevent a capable agent from invoking the tool correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the input schema fully documents all six parameters and the description is not required to compensate. The description reinforces exclude/include semantics and dry_run, but adds little meaning beyond what the schema already states.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description names a specific verb ('upload'), a specific resource ('local directory'), and the key behavioral qualifiers: recursive traversal, glob-based exclusion/inclusion, single connection, and dry-run support. This separates it from the sibling ftp_upload tool, which appears to target individual files, even though that alternative is not named.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description makes the intended use clear: deploy a whole local directory recursively rather than a single file. However, it never explicitly says when to prefer this over ftp_upload or other siblings, nor does it state exclusions such as 'for individual files, use ftp_upload'. The usage context is implied by the wording, but not spelled out.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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