inspect_window

Inspect UI Automation elements in a window or across top-level windows.

SERVERMcp Control Plane SOURCEalbertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What inspect_window does on Mcp Control Plane

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

RISK

Why inspect_window is rated Low

This tool performs inspection/retrieval of UI automation element data only. It does not execute code, modify windows, delete data, or move funds. While it could reveal sensitive UI information (window titles, control names, etc.), it is fundamentally a read-only query operation with low blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Inspect UI Automation elements in a window or across top-level windows.' The verb 'inspect' combined with no mention of modification, execution, deletion, or financial operations indicates this tool retrieves or queries UI element…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs inspect_window safely

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

inspect_window Allowed

inspect_window 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": {
    "inspect_window": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about inspect_window

What does the inspect_window tool do? +

Inspect UI Automation elements in a window or across top-level windows. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Control Plane MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on inspect_window? +

Register the Mcp Control Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for inspect_window: 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 Mcp Control Plane. Nothing to install.

What risk level is inspect_window? +

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

Can I rate-limit inspect_window? +

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

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

inspect_window is provided by the Mcp Control Plane MCP server (albertik322-sudo/mcp-control-plane). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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