// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

COMPUTER USE TOOLS

15 tools from the Computer Use MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 15 COMPUTER USE TOOLS
READ 3 tools
Read get_screenshot Take a screenshot of the virtual computer's display. Read get_status Get the current status of the virtual computer. Read list_sessions List all active computer sessions.
DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools
Destructive shutdown_computer Shutdown and terminate the virtual computer instance.
EXECUTE 11 tools
Execute execute_bash Execute a bash command on the virtual computer. Execute initialize_computer Initialize a virtual computer with the provided API key. Execute restart_computer Restart the virtual computer. Execute wait Wait for the specified number of seconds. Execute double_click Perform a double click at the specified coordinates. Execute left_click Perform a left mouse click at the specified coordinates. Execute press_key Press a key or key combination (e.g., 'Enter', 'ctrl+c'). Execute prompt Control the computer with natural language using an AI agent. Execute right_click Perform a right mouse click at the specified coordinates. Execute scroll Scroll in the specified direction and amount. Execute type_text Type the specified text into the virtual computer.

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Computer Use MCP server have? +

The Computer Use MCP server exposes 15 tools across 3 categories: Read, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Computer Use tools? +

Route the Computer Use 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 Computer Use tools fall into? +

Computer Use tools are categorised as Read (3), Destructive (1), Execute (11). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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