system_info

Get system information including OS, CPU, memory, and user details

SERVERCoWork OS SOURCECoWork-OS/CoWork-OS

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/cowork-os/system-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What system_info does on CoWork OS

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

RISK

Why system_info is rated Low

This tool retrieves system metadata without performing any side effects, modifications, or operations. It is a pure information-gathering function that reads immutable or semi-static system properties. The blast radius if misused is minimal—an AI agent learning system specifications does not pose significant risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get system information' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution capabilities. The listed data points (OS, CPU, memory, user details) are all read-only queries.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs system_info safely

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

system_info Allowed

system_info 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": {
    "system_info": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about system_info

What does the system_info tool do? +

Get system information including OS, CPU, memory, and user details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CoWork OS MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on system_info? +

Register the CoWork OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for system_info: 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 CoWork OS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is system_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit system_info? +

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

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

system_info is provided by the CoWork OS MCP server (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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