• LOGS
  • USERS
  • FILES
  • HUMAN

How to audit file access history with your AI

Connect your agent to Files.com once. After that, you can ask it to track down specific file movements or user actions.

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Short answer

How can I audit file access history with my AI?

Your agent pulls activity logs to identify exactly who moved, renamed, or accessed a file. You'll get a clear timeline of events and user identities for any file you specify.

Audit outcomes.

What you'll find.

The agent scans your logs to produce these specific results.

LOGS

Activity timelines

The agent pulls recent events to show you a chronological list of file interactions.

USERS

Identity verification

It identifies which specific accounts performed actions like deleting or renaming files.

FILES

File metadata

You get the exact size, owner, and permissions for any file in question.

HUMAN

Security decisions

The AI presents the facts, but you decide if a specific access pattern requires a password reset or account lockout.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent handles the heavy lifting of scanning logs and pulling file details.

  1. Scan activity

    The agent looks through the recent history of your Files.com account to find relevant events.

    list_activity_history

  2. Isolate files

    It narrows down the search to the specific file or folder you are investigating.

    get_file_details

  3. Identify actors

    The agent matches activity timestamps to specific user accounts.

    list_activity_history

  4. Summarize findings

    It compiles the raw data into a readable report of who did what and when.

    list_activity_historyget_file_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your audit.

Starting points

Swap out the file names and folder paths with your actual data.

Files.com Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DskstTkNYGvyo31LiSjVQ3GzJtiQBHVISrFSbwvn/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-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DskstTkNYGvyo31LiSjVQ3GzJtiQBHVISrFSbwvn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Show me the activity history for the 'finance_2023' folder.

  • Who moved the 'client_contract.pdf' file yesterday?

  • List all recent file deletions in the 'internal_docs' directory.

  • Get the details for the file named 'payroll_summary.csv' to see its current owner.

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Start here

Connect Files.com once, then ask.

One connection links your agent to your files. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start auditing immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete files for me?

    No. The tools provided only allow the agent to read activity logs and file details. It cannot modify or delete your files.

  • 02

    Can I use this to change file permissions?

    No. The agent can read current file details, but it does not have the capability to change permissions or ownership.

  • 03

    How far back can the agent look in the logs?

    The agent can access whatever activity history is available through the Files.com API.

  • 04

    Does the AI store my file contents?

    No. The agent only accesses metadata and activity logs to answer your questions.

  • 05

    Can the agent audit specific users?

    Yes. By pulling activity history, the agent can identify actions taken by specific accounts.

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