• LOG ANALYSIS
  • SECURITY
  • USER TRACKING
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to audit file activity with your AI agent

Connect Files.com to your agent to monitor file changes and deletions. Your AI handles the log digging so you don't have to.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to track file changes?

Your agent uses the activity history from Files.com to identify who moved, changed, or deleted specific files. This turns raw logs into a clear timeline of events. You'll see exactly what happened and when.

Audit outcomes.

Where your findings land.

The AI processes log data into these specific results.

LOG ANALYSIS

Timeline of changes

The AI pulls the activity history to show a chronological list of file modifications. You get a clear sequence of events.

SECURITY

Identify deletions

Your agent flags when files are removed or moved. This helps you spot unauthorized or accidental data loss immediately.

USER TRACKING

Monitor user actions

The AI connects specific file changes to the user accounts that performed them. You see who did what.

HUMAN REVIEW

Flag suspicious activity

The AI highlights unusual patterns for you to review. You decide if an action requires further investigation or account lockout.

The workflow

What your AI does when the logs arrive.

The agent acts as a bridge between your file system and your chat interface.

  1. Fetch logs

    The agent reaches into Files.com to grab the most recent activity records.

    list_activity_history

  2. Filter events

    The AI sifts through the noise to find specific file paths or user IDs you care about.

    list_activity_history

  3. Reconstruct history

    It builds a readable narrative of how a file moved from one folder to another.

    list_activity_history

  4. Report findings

    The agent presents the final audit summary directly in your chat window.

    list_activity_history

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger an audit immediately.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual file paths or usernames.

Files.com Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PsUebiMixNyrIEeMwGzS6KomD350vUWQBxl424Xh/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Files.com capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filescom-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PsUebiMixNyrIEeMwGzS6KomD350vUWQBxl424Xh/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me the recent activity for the /finance/reports folder.

  • Who deleted the 'client_list.csv' file yesterday?

  • List all file deletions that happened in the last 24 hours.

  • Did anyone move files out of the /secure/ directory today?

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Start here

Connect Files.com once, then ask.

One connection gives your agent access to your file logs. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

Connect Files.com to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete files for me?

    No. The AI can only read activity logs. It cannot modify, move, or delete files in Files.com.

  • 02

    Does the AI see the contents of my files?

    No. The AI only sees the metadata and activity logs, such as filenames, timestamps, and user actions.

  • 03

    How far back can the AI look?

    The AI can only see the history provided by the Files.com activity logs.

  • 04

    Can the AI fix a mistake if a file was deleted?

    No. The AI is an auditing tool. You must use the Files.com interface to perform file recovery.

  • 05

    Is the log data real-time?

    Yes, the AI pulls the current activity history available in your Files.com account.

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