screen_get_layout

获取程序的界面布局说明,提供操作的初始化向量。首次操作某程序时应调用此工具。

Server Screen Agent lqszhsp/screen-agent
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What screen_get_layout does on Screen Agent

AI agents call screen_get_layout to retrieve information from Screen Agent without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why screen_get_layout needs a policy

The tool retrieves and provides information about a program's UI layout to initialize operations. It reads/queries the current state of a desktop application without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. This is purely informational, fitting the Read category. Severity is low because examining UI layout poses minimal risk even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'screen_get_layout' and description stating it retrieves/provides interface layout information ('获取程序的界面布局说明,提供操作的初始化向量') as an initialization step before operating a program. This is a reconnaissance action with no side effects.

Questions about screen_get_layout

What does the screen_get_layout tool do? +

获取程序的界面布局说明,提供操作的初始化向量。首次操作某程序时应调用此工具。. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Screen Agent MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on screen_get_layout? +

Register the Screen Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for screen_get_layout: 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 Screen Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is screen_get_layout? +

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

Can I rate-limit screen_get_layout? +

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

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

screen_get_layout is provided by the Screen Agent MCP server (lqszhsp/screen-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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