get_installed_programs

Get list of installed programs from Windows registry.

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/get-installed-programs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_installed_programs does on Mcp Windows

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

RISK

Why get_installed_programs is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only operation to enumerate installed programs. It queries the Windows registry but does not execute code, modify system state, or delete data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could at most discover what software is installed, which is low-sensitivity information on most systems. No side effects or irreversible actions are possible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_installed_programs' and description 'Get list of installed programs from Windows registry' indicate a query operation that retrieves data from the registry without modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_installed_programs safely

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

get_installed_programs Allowed

get_installed_programs 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": {
    "get_installed_programs": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_installed_programs

What does the get_installed_programs tool do? +

Get list of installed programs from Windows registry. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Windows MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_installed_programs? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_installed_programs: 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 Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_installed_programs? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_installed_programs? +

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

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

get_installed_programs is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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