monitor_list_resolutions

List available display resolutions for all monitors

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/monitor-list-resolutions.md

WHAT IT DOES

What monitor_list_resolutions does on Mcp Windows

AI agents call monitor_list_resolutions 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 monitor_list_resolutions is rated Low

This tool performs a simple informational read of system display properties. It has no capability to modify settings, execute commands, delete data, or cause financial impact. The read category is appropriate, and severity is low as the information disclosed (available resolutions) is not sensitive and cannot be exploited for harm without additional tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate 'List available display resolutions' — a query operation that retrieves display configuration information with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

monitor_list_resolutions Allowed

monitor_list_resolutions 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": {
    "monitor_list_resolutions": {}
  }
}

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 monitor_list_resolutions call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about monitor_list_resolutions

What does the monitor_list_resolutions tool do? +

List available display resolutions for all monitors. 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 monitor_list_resolutions? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit monitor_list_resolutions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the monitor_list_resolutions 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_list_resolutions completely? +

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

monitor_list_resolutions 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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