GoFile

@GoFile what's my current storage usage and how many files do I have in my account?

Your GoFile account (tier: Premium) shows 47.3 GB used of 1 TB total storage. You currently have 1,247 files across 89 folders. Your root folder ID is abc123xyz. This snapshot reflects your account state as of this query; uploads or deletions made elsewhere won't appear until the next fetch.

This read-only query uses Get Current Account to surface high-level metrics without exposing credentials. Useful for capacity planning before bulk uploads. Requires a valid API key with account-read scope.

@GoFile upload the file 'Q4-report.pdf' from my desktop into folder def456 and confirm when it's live.

Uploaded Q4-report.pdf (2.1 MB) to GoFile folder def456. File ID: file789ghi. The file is now accessible via your GoFile dashboard and shareable link generation. Note: this action consumed API quota and cannot be undone through the MCP—deletion requires a separate Delete Contents call.

This write example demonstrates Upload File with immediate side-effects: the file persists in your GoFile account and counts against storage. The MCP does not auto-generate share links; you'll configure visibility in the GoFile UI. Rate limits apply to bulk uploads.

@GoFile I have three old backup folders (ids: fold123, fold456, fold789) that are no longer needed—delete them and summarize what was removed.

Deleted 3 folders from your GoFile account: fold123 (contained 14 files, 890 MB), fold456 (contained 7 files, 320 MB), fold789 (contained 22 files, 1.4 GB). Total reclaimed: 2.61 GB. These deletions are permanent and irreversible. Your updated storage usage is now 44.7 GB of 1 TB.

Delete Contents is destructive and final—GoFile does not offer a trash/recovery mechanism. The MCP requires explicit folder IDs to prevent accidental bulk deletion. Pair this with Get Current Account afterward to verify the new storage footprint. Use cautiously in shared workspaces.

When GoFile beats Dropbox for one-off client transfers

A 3-person design agency ships final assets to clients who don't use the agency's project management tool. The team creates a GoFile folder per project, uploads the deliverables, and shares the link—no client account required. GoFile's API_KEY auth means the agency can automate folder creation and uploads from their internal scripts without wrestling with OAuth flows. The rename and delete tools let them clean up old projects without logging into a web UI. This works cleanly for teams shipping 5-15 projects a month. If you're doing 50+ deliveries or need granular access logs, you'll want a proper DAM. For small-team ad-hoc file handoff, GoFile's simplicity is the win.

GoFile as a low-cost overflow bucket for support files

A 6-person SaaS support team collects customer screenshots and logs through Zendesk, but their plan caps attachment storage at 20GB. They pipe large files (screen recordings, database dumps) to GoFile using the upload tool, store the GoFile link in the ticket, and delete the original attachment. The get-current-account tool surfaces usage stats so they know when they're approaching their GoFile tier limit. This pattern works when you're offloading 10-30 large files per week and don't need the files searchable inside your support tool. If you need full-text search or compliance retention, keep everything in Zendesk or move to S3. For cost-conscious teams with bursty attachment volume, GoFile is a pragmatic overflow valve.

When GoFile fits a small podcast production pipeline

A 2-person podcast team records episodes, edits in Descript, and needs a staging area for final MP3s, show notes, and artwork before publishing. They use GoFile's create-folder tool to spin up a folder per episode, upload the assets, and share the link with their VA who handles distribution. The delete-contents tool lets them purge old episodes once they're live. This setup works for teams publishing 4-8 episodes a month who don't need version history or collaborative editing. If you're running a daily show or need multi-user approval workflows, you'll outgrow GoFile fast. For small teams with linear handoff steps, GoFile's five tools cover the essentials without the overhead of a full media asset manager.