list_windows_win32

List visible top-level windows using Win32 APIs.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mcp-control-plane/list-windows-win32.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_windows_win32 does on Mcp Control Plane

AI agents call list_windows_win32 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 list_windows_win32 is rated Low

This tool retrieves window information without side effects. It is a passive query operation analogous to 'list' or 'get' operations. While it accesses system state, it does not modify, execute, or harm any data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could enumerate running applications but cannot directly interact with or damage them via this tool alone.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a read-only enumeration of visible windows via Win32 APIs. The name 'list_windows' and description 'List visible top-level windows' indicate data retrieval with no modification, creation, or destruction of system state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_windows_win32 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 list_windows_win32, this is the rule to start with:

list_windows_win32 Allowed

list_windows_win32 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": {
    "list_windows_win32": {}
  }
}

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 list_windows_win32 call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_windows_win32

What does the list_windows_win32 tool do? +

List visible top-level windows using Win32 APIs. 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 list_windows_win32? +

Register the Mcp Control Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_windows_win32: 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 list_windows_win32? +

list_windows_win32 is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_windows_win32? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_windows_win32 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 list_windows_win32 completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_windows_win32. 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 list_windows_win32? +

list_windows_win32 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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