electron_scan_userdata

Scan a directory for Electron JSON userdata files.

SERVERJshookmcp SOURCE@jshookmcp/jshook

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/io-github-vmoranv-jshookmcp/electron-scan-userdata.md

WHAT IT DOES

What electron_scan_userdata does on Jshookmcp

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

RISK

Why electron_scan_userdata is rated Low

Tool passively scans and retrieves data without modification or side effects.

From the tool's definition Scan a directory for Electron JSON userdata files.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs electron_scan_userdata safely

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

electron_scan_userdata Allowed

electron_scan_userdata 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": {
    "electron_scan_userdata": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about electron_scan_userdata

What does the electron_scan_userdata tool do? +

Scan a directory for Electron JSON userdata files. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Jshookmcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on electron_scan_userdata? +

Register the Jshook MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for electron_scan_userdata: 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 Jshookmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is electron_scan_userdata? +

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

Can I rate-limit electron_scan_userdata? +

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

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

electron_scan_userdata is provided by the Jshook MCP server (@jshookmcp/jshook). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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