os_scroll · OScribe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What os_scroll does on OScribe

AI agents invoke os_scroll to trigger actions in OScribe. 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 os_scroll needs a policy

Scrolling is a desktop UI action that interacts with the running environment. While it has minimal direct data impact, it is an active execution of a UI control command in an automation context, consistent with the Execute category. Misuse potential is low as scrolling alone rarely causes harmful side effects.

From the tool's definition 'Scroll in a direction' — triggers a UI interaction (scroll action) on the desktop via vision-based automation

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Verdict

os_scroll Rate-limited

os_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": {
    "os_scroll": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "os_scroll_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about os_scroll

What does the os_scroll tool do? +

Scroll in a direction. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the OScribe MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on os_scroll? +

Register the OScribe MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for os_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 OScribe. Nothing to install.

What risk level is os_scroll? +

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

Can I rate-limit os_scroll? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the os_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 os_scroll completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for os_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 os_scroll? +

os_scroll is provided by the OScribe MCP server (mikealkeal/oscribe). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.