monitor_display_mode

Change display mode (duplicate, extend, internal, external)

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/monitor-display-mode.md

WHAT IT DOES

What monitor_display_mode does on Mcp Windows

AI agents invoke monitor_display_mode to trigger actions in Mcp Windows. 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.

RISK

Why monitor_display_mode is rated High

This tool actively changes the Windows display configuration, triggering an external system operation that affects monitor output. It is not merely reading state—it modifies hardware/OS-level display settings. While reversible (you can change back), it is an operational system action best classified as Execute. Misuse could disrupt a user's visible workspace or cause display outages.

From the tool's definition Change display mode (duplicate, extend, internal, external)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

monitor_display_mode Rate-limited

monitor_display_mode 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": {
    "monitor_display_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "monitor_display_mode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about monitor_display_mode

What does the monitor_display_mode tool do? +

Change display mode (duplicate, extend, internal, external). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcp Windows MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on monitor_display_mode? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit monitor_display_mode? +

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

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

monitor_display_mode 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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