list_installed_microsoft_software

A read tool on the Allcanuse MCP server.

SERVERAllcanuse SOURCEra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ra1nyxin-allcanuse-mcp/list-installed-microsoft-software.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_installed_microsoft_software does on Allcanuse

AI agents call list_installed_microsoft_software to retrieve information from Allcanuse without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_installed_microsoft_software is rated Low

This tool retrieves system state information about installed Microsoft software. It has no side effects, does not modify data, execute code, or delete resources. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent using this tool could only gather information about what software is installed on a system, which is low-risk enumeration.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_installed_microsoft_software' indicates querying/enumerating installed software without modification or execution.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_installed_microsoft_software safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Allcanuse, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_installed_microsoft_software, this is the rule to start with:

list_installed_microsoft_software Allowed

list_installed_microsoft_software 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": {
    "list_installed_microsoft_software": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Allcanuse, apply this rule, and every list_installed_microsoft_software call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_installed_microsoft_software

What does the list_installed_microsoft_software tool do? +

list_installed_microsoft_software is a read tool on the Allcanuse MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Allcanuse MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_installed_microsoft_software? +

Register the Allcanuse MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_installed_microsoft_software: 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 Allcanuse. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_installed_microsoft_software? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_installed_microsoft_software? +

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

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

list_installed_microsoft_software is provided by the Allcanuse MCP server (ra1nyxin/allcanuse-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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