desktop_monitors

List connected monitors (Desktop only)

SERVERClaude Mobile SOURCEalexgladkov/claude-in-mobile

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/alexgladkov-claude-in-mobile/desktop-monitors.md

WHAT IT DOES

What desktop_monitors does on Claude Mobile

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

RISK

Why desktop_monitors is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about connected monitors—a read-only query operation with no ability to modify, execute, or delete anything. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an attacker gains only basic hardware inventory data. Severity is low because this information is non-sensitive and non-actionable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'desktop_monitors' and description 'List connected monitors (Desktop only)' indicate a query/list operation that retrieves device hardware information without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs desktop_monitors safely

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

desktop_monitors Allowed

desktop_monitors 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": {
    "desktop_monitors": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about desktop_monitors

What does the desktop_monitors tool do? +

List connected monitors (Desktop only). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude Mobile MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on desktop_monitors? +

Register the Claude Mobile MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for desktop_monitors: 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 Mobile. Nothing to install.

What risk level is desktop_monitors? +

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

Can I rate-limit desktop_monitors? +

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

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

desktop_monitors is provided by the Claude Mobile MCP server (alexgladkov/claude-in-mobile). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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