pikvm_mouse_scroll · PiKVM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pikvm_mouse_scroll does on PiKVM MCP Server

AI agents invoke pikvm_mouse_scroll 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_scroll needs a policy

This tool sends a physical input action (mouse scroll) to a remote machine via PiKVM, triggering real interactions on a physical system. It's an Execute category action as it performs external operations on a real machine. Misuse could scroll through sensitive content or trigger unintended UI interactions, but the blast radius is generally limited compared to keyboard commands or clicks.

From the tool's definition Scroll the mouse wheel on the remote machine

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Verdict

pikvm_mouse_scroll Rate-limited

pikvm_mouse_scroll 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_scroll": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pikvm_mouse_scroll_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_scroll

What does the pikvm_mouse_scroll tool do? +

Scroll the mouse wheel on the remote machine. 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_scroll? +

Register the PiKVM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pikvm_mouse_scroll: 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_scroll? +

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

Can I rate-limit pikvm_mouse_scroll? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pikvm_mouse_scroll 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_scroll completely? +

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

pikvm_mouse_scroll 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.