High-risk tools in GNOME Desktop MCP
14 of the 30 tools in GNOME Desktop MCP are classified as high risk. This page profiles those tools specifically, with recommended policy actions and the attack patterns that target them.
Every operation listed below is an action PolicyLayer recommends controlling at the transport layer. Open any tool to see the full profile, risk score, and YAML policy snippet.
Tools at high risk
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activate_workspaceExecuteSwitch to a workspace by index (0-based).
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focus_windowExecuteFocus and raise a window.
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key_comboExecutePress a key combination.
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key_pressExecutePress and release a single key.
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minimize_windowExecuteMinimize a window.
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mouse_clickExecuteClick at screen coordinates. button: 1=left, 2=middle, 3=right.
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mouse_double_clickExecuteDouble-click at screen coordinates.
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mouse_downExecutePress mouse button down without releasing.
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mouse_dragExecuteDrag from one position to another.
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mouse_moveExecuteMove the mouse to absolute screen coordinates.
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mouse_scrollExecuteScroll at screen coordinates. dy negative=up, positive=down.
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mouse_upExecuteRelease mouse button.
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set_enabledExecuteEnable or disable automation.
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type_textExecuteType text character by character.
Attacks that target this class
High-risk tools in any server share these documented attack patterns. Each links to the full case and the defensive policy.