computer_scroll · Computer Use MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What computer_scroll does on Computer Use MCP Server

AI agents invoke computer_scroll 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_scroll needs a policy

Scrolling is a browser/desktop action that interacts with the live X11 desktop environment. It can trigger side effects depending on what UI element is under the cursor (e.g., scrolling through a list, changing a value in a spinner, navigating a page).

From the tool's definition Scroll at the given coordinates in the specified direction — triggers a physical UI interaction (scroll event) on the desktop

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

computer_scroll Rate-limited

computer_scroll 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_scroll": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "computer_scroll_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about computer_scroll

What does the computer_scroll tool do? +

Scroll at the given coordinates in the specified direction. 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_scroll? +

Register the Computer Use MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for computer_scroll: 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_scroll? +

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

Can I rate-limit computer_scroll? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the computer_scroll 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_scroll completely? +

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

computer_scroll 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.