ftp_list
List the contents of an FTP directory. Returns the directory listing as text. Supports authenticated FTP, FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), proxy configuration, and Tor anonymization. The URL must end with a trailing slash for directory listings.
When to use ftp_list
Use ftp_list when you need to automate a browser task. It is part of Owl Browser's FTP Client toolset and runs inside a self-hosted, source-level stealth engine, so every call inherits the same undetectable browser fingerprint as the rest of your automation — no separate anti-detect setup required.
Usage Example
Parameters
Required
urlstringrequiredFTP URL to list (e.g., 'ftp://ftp.example.com/pub/'). Must end with / for directory listing.
Optional
usernamestringFTP username. Default: anonymous
passwordstringFTP password. Default: empty
proxy_typeenumhttphttpssocks4socks5+1 moreType of proxy server.
proxy_hoststringProxy server hostname or IP address.
proxy_portintegerProxy server port number.
proxy_usernamestringUsername for proxy authentication.
proxy_passwordstringPassword for proxy authentication.
use_torbooleanUse built-in Tor proxy. Default: false
timeoutintegerTimeout in milliseconds. Default: 30000
use_sslbooleanUse FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS). Default: false
Response
Returns a JSON object with the operation result.
{
"success": true,
"result": <value>
}Frequently Asked Questions
What does ftp_list do?
List the contents of an FTP directory. Returns the directory listing as text. Supports authenticated FTP, FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), proxy configuration, and Tor anonymization. The URL must end with a trailing slash for directory listings. It belongs to Owl Browser's FTP Client category and is available through the REST API, the Python SDK (browser.ftp_list()), the Node.js SDK, and the MCP server.
What parameters does ftp_list accept?
ftp_list accepts 1 required parameter (url) and 10 optional parameters. All parameters are sent as JSON in a POST request to /api/execute/ftp_list.
Is ftp_list detectable by anti-bot systems like Cloudflare or DataDome?
No. ftp_list executes inside Owl Browser's Chromium engine, which applies fingerprint spoofing at the C++ source level rather than through JavaScript patches. Every tool call shares the same consistent, human-like fingerprint, so anti-bot systems such as Cloudflare, DataDome, and Akamai see an ordinary browser.
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