computer_right_click · Computer Use MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What computer_right_click does on Computer Use MCP Server

AI agents invoke computer_right_click to trigger actions in Computer Use MCP Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why computer_right_click needs a policy

Right-clicking on a desktop element is a UI interaction that can trigger context menus, initiate operations, or reveal actions. As part of a computer-use automation suite, misuse could lead to unintended operations on arbitrary UI elements across the system. It falls under Execute as it performs an external desktop operation whose effects depend on where it is applied.

From the tool's definition Right-click at the given coordinates — triggers a context menu or other UI interaction on the desktop, constituting a browser/desktop action with effects dependent on the target element.

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Verdict

computer_right_click Rate-limited

computer_right_click 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": {
    "computer_right_click": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "computer_right_click_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about computer_right_click

What does the computer_right_click tool do? +

Right-click at the given coordinates. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Computer Use MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on computer_right_click? +

Register the Computer Use MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for computer_right_click: 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 Computer Use MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is computer_right_click? +

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

Can I rate-limit computer_right_click? +

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

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

computer_right_click is provided by the Computer Use MCP Server MCP server (sebastianbaltes/claude_code_computer_use_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.