send_keyboard_shortcut

Send keyboard shortcut (e.g., 'ctrl+c', 'alt+tab', 'win+r')

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/send-keyboard-shortcut.md

WHAT IT DOES

What send_keyboard_shortcut does on Mcp Windows

AI agents invoke send_keyboard_shortcut 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 send_keyboard_shortcut is rated High

Sending keyboard shortcuts triggers arbitrary system-level operations depending on the active window and shortcut used. Examples like 'win+r' (Run dialog) or 'ctrl+c' can initiate system commands, copy sensitive data, or interact with any application.

From the tool's definition Send keyboard shortcut (e.g., 'ctrl+c', 'alt+tab', 'win+r')

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

send_keyboard_shortcut Rate-limited

send_keyboard_shortcut 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": {
    "send_keyboard_shortcut": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_keyboard_shortcut_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 send_keyboard_shortcut call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about send_keyboard_shortcut

What does the send_keyboard_shortcut tool do? +

Send keyboard shortcut (e.g., 'ctrl+c', 'alt+tab', 'win+r'). 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 send_keyboard_shortcut? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit send_keyboard_shortcut? +

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

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

send_keyboard_shortcut 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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