• USER DATA
  • GROUP DATA
  • ACCESS DATA
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to verify user permissions with your AI

Connect Files.com to your AI client to audit access rights and group memberships without leaving your chat.

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Short answer

Can I check user permissions with my AI?

Yes. Your AI can pull lists of users, user groups, and specific permission sets from Files.com. You'll get a clear breakdown of who has access to what.

Audit outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI pulls specific information from Files.com to answer your questions.

USER DATA

Identify specific users

The AI pulls a list of all users in your account. You can then ask about individual profiles.

GROUP DATA

Check group memberships

Your agent identifies which users belong to which specific user groups.

ACCESS DATA

Verify exact permissions

The AI retrieves the specific access rights assigned to users or groups.

HUMAN ACTION

Manual permission changes

The AI only reads permission data. You must still log in to Files.com to change or revoke any access.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a read-only auditor for your Files.com environment.

  1. Identify users

    The AI scans your account to find the specific person you are asking about.

    list_users

  2. Locate groups

    The agent finds the relevant user groups to see how access is organized.

    list_user_groups

  3. Check rights

    The AI looks up the specific permission levels for the target user or group.

    list_permissions

  4. Report findings

    Your agent summarizes the access levels in plain text for your review.

    list_permissionslist_users

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your audit.

Starting points

Swap out the names in these prompts for the actual users or groups you need to check.

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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  • Who is in the 'Admin' user group?

  • What permissions does user 'jdoe@example.com' have?

  • List all users currently in my Files.com account.

  • Show me the permissions for the 'Marketing' group.

  • Claude
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Start here

Connect Files.com once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

Connect Files.com to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change user permissions?

    No. This MCP only provides tools to list and read permission data. It cannot modify, add, or delete permissions.

  • 02

    Can I delete users through the chat?

    No. The AI can only list users. You must use the Files.com interface to manage or remove user accounts.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my files?

    The AI only sees the data it is asked to retrieve via the provided tools. It does not have an open window into your entire file structure unless you ask for it.

  • 04

    Can I see group names?

    Yes. The AI can list all user groups defined in your account.

  • 05

    Will this work in Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

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