pikvm_mouse_click · PiKVM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pikvm_mouse_click does on PiKVM MCP Server

AI agents invoke pikvm_mouse_click to trigger actions in PiKVM MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pikvm_mouse_click needs a policy

This tool executes mouse click interactions on a physical remote machine via PiKVM, causing real UI interactions (button presses, form submissions, etc.) whose effects depend entirely on the current screen state and target position. It is not merely reading data, and its effects can range from benign navigation to triggering destructive or financial actions depending on what is clicked.

From the tool's definition 'Click a mouse button on the remote machine. Optionally move to a pixel position first.' — triggers physical mouse click actions on a remote machine's UI

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Verdict

pikvm_mouse_click Rate-limited

pikvm_mouse_click stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "pikvm_mouse_click": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pikvm_mouse_click_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches PiKVM MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pikvm_mouse_click

What does the pikvm_mouse_click tool do? +

Click a mouse button on the remote machine. Optionally move to a pixel position first. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the PiKVM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pikvm_mouse_click? +

Register the PiKVM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pikvm_mouse_click: 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 PiKVM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pikvm_mouse_click? +

pikvm_mouse_click is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit pikvm_mouse_click? +

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

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

pikvm_mouse_click is provided by the PiKVM MCP Server MCP server (kultivatorconsulting/pikvm_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.