get_startup_programs

List programs configured to run at Windows startup.

SERVERDesktop Commander MCP Server SOURCE19miha99/system-monitor-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/19miha99-system-monitor-mcp/get-startup-programs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_startup_programs does on Desktop Commander MCP Server

AI agents call get_startup_programs to retrieve information from Desktop Commander MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_startup_programs is rated Low

This tool retrieves and enumerates startup program configuration—a query operation with no side effects. It does not execute, modify, delete, or trigger any actions; it merely reports existing system state. While the Desktop Commander server overall grants significant control, this specific tool is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_startup_programs' and description 'List programs configured to run at Windows startup' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves system configuration data without modification or execution.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_startup_programs safely

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

get_startup_programs Allowed

get_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": {
    "get_startup_programs": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Desktop Commander MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_startup_programs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_startup_programs

What does the get_startup_programs tool do? +

List programs configured to run at Windows startup. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Desktop Commander MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_startup_programs? +

Register the Desktop Commander MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_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 Desktop Commander MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_startup_programs? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_startup_programs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_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 get_startup_programs completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_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 get_startup_programs? +

get_startup_programs is provided by the Desktop Commander MCP Server MCP server (19miha99/system-monitor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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