File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Prevent directory traversal attacks and sanitize file paths
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Why people use File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker
Stop directory traversal with File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker
This MCP changes that by automating the cleanup and verification. It handles the heavy lifting of resolving relative paths and checking boundaries, so you can trust that your agent stays exactly where it belongs.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns unpredictable file paths into safe, predictable ones.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Preventing unauthorized file access
An agent is asked to read a config file, but the user provides a path like '.
- Real-world use case 02
Cleaning up messy user inputs
A developer uses normalize_path to turn a user's messy input like '.
- Real-world use case 03
Automated security auditing
A security engineer runs get_path_security_audit on a batch of file requests to identify high-risk path patterns.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker.
- 01 Capability
Check traversal boundary
Checks if a path is trying to break out of its assigned root folder. It prevents unauthorized access to sensitive directories.
- 02 Capability
Get path security audit
Provides a full security snapshot of a path. It returns the normalized path and the detected risk level.
- 03 Capability
Normalize path
Cleans up raw path strings by resolving all relative segments. It turns messy paths into a single, clean version.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a9Z56bYkzjH5iZW0nZ0ynnw84PHo73a595g844sm/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a9Z56bYkzjH5iZW0nZ0ynnw84PHo73a595g844sm/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-path-normalizer-and-traversal-checker": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a9Z56bYkzjH5iZW0nZ0ynnw84PHo73a595g844sm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-path-normalizer-and-traversal-checker": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a9Z56bYkzjH5iZW0nZ0ynnw84PHo73a595g844sm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker
Ask Copilot: "Using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-path-normalizer-and-traversal-checker": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a9Z56bYkzjH5iZW0nZ0ynnw84PHo73a595g844sm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker
Open Cascade and ask: "Using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-path-normalizer-and-traversal-checker": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a9Z56bYkzjH5iZW0nZ0ynnw84PHo73a595g844sm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker
Ask Cline: "Using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add file-path-normalizer-and-traversal-checker --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a9Z56bYkzjH5iZW0nZ0ynnw84PHo73a595g844sm/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker
Ask Claude: "Using File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker can move forward.
This is for developers and security engineers who need to give AI agents file system access without handing over the keys to the entire server.
DevOps Engineer
Ensures automated scripts and agents don't accidentally overwrite system files via path manipulation.
Backend Developer
Uses it to sanitize user-provided file inputs before they hit the file system.
Security Researcher
Tests application logic for directory traversal vulnerabilities using an agentic workflow.
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Before you connect
Questions about File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker prevent security leaks?
It detects when a path tries to use special characters like '..' to move up into parent directories, flagging these attempts before they can access unauthorized files.
Can I use File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker to clean up messy paths?
Yes. It can take any path containing relative markers and resolve them into a clean, absolute path that is much easier for your agent to use.
Does File Path Normalizer and Traversal Checker work with any AI client?
Yes, as long as your client is MCP-compatible, such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf, you can connect it and start using the capabilities immediately.
What happens if an agent tries to access a forbidden folder?
The MCP will identify that the path has crossed the authorized boundary and will flag the action as a risk, preventing the unauthorized access.
Is it possible to get a full report on a path's safety?
Yes, you can request a complete security audit that provides the normalized path, the risk status, and the assigned security tier.
How can I clean up a path with '..' segments?
Use the normalize_path capability to resolve all relative markers into a clean, absolute-style string.
Can this detect directory traversal attacks?
Yes, the check_traversal_boundary capability identifies if a resolved path attempts to escape its assigned root directory.
What information does the security audit provide?
The get_path_security_audit capability returns the normalized path, indicates if a risk is detected, and provides the specific security tier classification.
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