pslist

List running processes. Auto-selects client.

SERVERClaude C2 SOURCE0xyg3n/claude-c2

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0xyg3n-claude-c2/pslist.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pslist does on Claude C2

AI agents call pslist to retrieve information from Claude C2 without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why pslist is rated Low

This tool retrieves process information for display purposes only. It has no side effects on system state—it does not create, modify, delete, or execute any processes. While the broader server context includes risky tools (amsi_bypass, bypassuac, defender_exclude), this specific tool is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pslist' and description 'List running processes' indicates a query/enumeration operation with no modification or deletion of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pslist safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Claude C2, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For pslist, this is the rule to start with:

pslist Allowed

pslist is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "pslist": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Claude C2, apply this rule, and every pslist call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pslist

What does the pslist tool do? +

List running processes. Auto-selects client. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude C2 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on pslist? +

Register the Claude C2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pslist: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Claude C2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pslist? +

pslist is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit pslist? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pslist rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block pslist completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pslist. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides pslist? +

pslist is provided by the Claude C2 MCP server (0xyg3n/claude-c2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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