startup_programs

List startup programs. Auto-selects client.

SERVERClaude C2 SOURCE0xyg3n/claude-c2

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What startup_programs does on Claude C2

AI agents call startup_programs 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 startup_programs is rated Low

The tool itself is a read operation that queries system state (startup programs inventory). However, in the context of this server's capabilities — which include UAC bypass, AMSI bypass, and Defender exclusion — listing startup programs is likely to support reconnaissance for persistence or lateral movement attacks.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List startup programs' — a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion. However, the broader server context ('command and control of remote systems') and sibling tools (amsi_bypass, bypassuac, defender_exclude) indicate this…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs startup_programs 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 startup_programs, this is the rule to start with:

startup_programs Allowed

startup_programs 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": {
    "startup_programs": {}
  }
}

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 startup_programs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about startup_programs

What does the startup_programs tool do? +

List startup programs. 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 startup_programs? +

Register the Claude C2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for startup_programs: 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 startup_programs? +

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

Can I rate-limit startup_programs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the startup_programs 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 startup_programs completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for startup_programs. 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 startup_programs? +

startup_programs 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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