type_text

Type text with specified interval between characters

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What type_text does on Mcp Windows

AI agents invoke type_text 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 type_text is rated High

This tool simulates keyboard input on a Windows system, which is an external operation that can interact with any focused application (e.g., entering commands into a terminal, filling forms, injecting text into sensitive fields). It is an active action that executes input events rather than merely reading or writing data files.

From the tool's definition Type text with specified interval between characters — triggers keyboard input actions on the Windows system

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

type_text Rate-limited

type_text 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": {
    "type_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "type_text_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 type_text call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about type_text

What does the type_text tool do? +

Type text with specified interval between characters. 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 type_text? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit type_text? +

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

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

type_text 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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