list_user_preferences

List all user preferences

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/list-user-preferences.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_user_preferences does on Mcp Windows

AI agents call list_user_preferences 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 list_user_preferences is rated Low

This tool retrieves user preference data without side effects. The verb 'list' is explicitly a Read operation—it queries and returns information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing external operations. Even though the server provides broad system control, this specific tool is limited to data retrieval, making it the lowest-risk category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_user_preferences' and description 'List all user preferences' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or destructive capability.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_user_preferences Allowed

list_user_preferences 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_user_preferences": {}
  }
}

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 list_user_preferences call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_user_preferences

What does the list_user_preferences tool do? +

List all user preferences. 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 list_user_preferences? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_user_preferences: 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 list_user_preferences? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_user_preferences? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_user_preferences 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_user_preferences completely? +

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

list_user_preferences 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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