Move

A write tool on the Windows- MCP server.

SERVERWindows-MCP SOURCE13888285815/windows-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What Move does on Windows-MCP

AI agents use Move to create or update resources in Windows-MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Windows-MCP environment.

RISK

Why Move is rated Medium

The Move tool operates on the Windows operating system and likely performs file or window relocation operations. This is a reversible modification (Write category) rather than destructive, as moved items can be moved back. Severity is medium because incorrect moves could displace important files or UI elements, but effects are not permanent or irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'Move' on Windows-MCP server alongside file system manipulation tools (FileSystem, MultiEdit). Move typically relocates files or windows within the OS, modifying state reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs Move safely

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

Move Rate-limited

Move stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "Move": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Windows-MCP, apply this rule, and every Move call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about Move

What does the Move tool do? +

Move is a write tool on the Windows MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Windows-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on Move? +

Register the Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for Move: 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 Windows-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is Move? +

Move is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit Move? +

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

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

Move is provided by the Windows MCP server (13888285815/windows-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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