// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GNOME DESKTOP MCP TOOLS

30 tools from the GNOME Desktop MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 30 GNOME DESKTOP MCP TOOLS

READ 10 tools

Read get_enabled Check if automation is enabled. Read get_monitors List all monitors with their geometry and scale. Read get_window Get detailed properties of a specific window. Read list_windows List all open windows with their properties. Read list_workspaces List all workspaces with their properties. Read pick_color Get the pixel color at screen coordinates. Read screenshot Take a full screenshot of the entire screen. Read screenshot_area screenshot_area Read screenshot_window screenshot_window Read ping Check if the extension is running and responding.

WRITE 4 tools

Write maximize_window Maximize a window. Write move_resize_window Move and resize a window. Unmaximizes first if needed. Write unmaximize_window Unmaximize a window. Write unminimize_window Unminimize (restore) a window.

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive cleanup_screenshots Remove all temporary screenshot files. Destructive close_window Close a window.

EXECUTE 14 tools

Execute activate_workspace Switch to a workspace by index (0-based). Execute focus_window Focus and raise a window. Execute key_combo Press a key combination. Execute key_press Press and release a single key. Execute minimize_window Minimize a window. Execute mouse_click Click at screen coordinates. button: 1=left, 2=middle, 3=right. Execute mouse_double_click Double-click at screen coordinates. Execute mouse_down Press mouse button down without releasing. Execute mouse_drag Drag from one position to another. Execute mouse_move Move the mouse to absolute screen coordinates. Execute mouse_scroll Scroll at screen coordinates. dy negative=up, positive=down. Execute mouse_up Release mouse button. Execute set_enabled Enable or disable automation. Execute type_text Type text character by character.

// FAQ

How many tools does the GNOME Desktop MCP MCP server have? +

The GNOME Desktop MCP MCP server exposes 30 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on GNOME Desktop MCP tools? +

Route the GNOME Desktop MCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do GNOME Desktop MCP tools fall into? +

GNOME Desktop MCP tools are categorised as Read (10), Write (4), Destructive (2), Execute (14). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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