network_performance_monitor

Monitor network performance for specified duration

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/network-performance-monitor.md

WHAT IT DOES

What network_performance_monitor does on Mcp Windows

AI agents call network_performance_monitor 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 network_performance_monitor is rated Low

The tool monitors (observes/reads) network performance metrics over a specified duration. This is a read/query operation with no side effects — it collects and returns data without modifying system state. Severity is low as misuse only results in resource consumption during monitoring.

From the tool's definition Monitor network performance for specified duration

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

network_performance_monitor Allowed

network_performance_monitor 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": {
    "network_performance_monitor": {}
  }
}

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 network_performance_monitor call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about network_performance_monitor

What does the network_performance_monitor tool do? +

Monitor network performance for specified duration. 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 network_performance_monitor? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit network_performance_monitor? +

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

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

network_performance_monitor 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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