record_user_action

A execute tool on the Mcp Windows MCP server.

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/record-user-action.md

WHAT IT DOES

What record_user_action does on Mcp Windows

AI agents invoke record_user_action 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 record_user_action is rated High

The name suggests capturing or logging user actions (possibly keystrokes, clicks, or screen activity), which is an Execute-level operation with high potential for misuse (surveillance, credential capture). However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence. On a Windows automation server with broad system control capabilities, this tool likely records user input or screen state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'record_user_action' on a server described as providing 200+ automation tools for system control; description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

record_user_action Rate-limited

record_user_action 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": {
    "record_user_action": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "record_user_action_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 record_user_action call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about record_user_action

What does the record_user_action tool do? +

record_user_action is a execute tool on the Mcp Windows MCP server. 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 record_user_action? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit record_user_action? +

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

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

record_user_action 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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