window_arrange_save · It2 MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What window_arrange_save does on It2mcp

AI agents use window_arrange_save to create or update resources in It2mcp — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your It2mcp environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why window_arrange_save needs a policy

This tool saves (creates or updates) window arrangement state, which is reversible—saved arrangements can be modified or deleted later. It has no destructive capability and does not execute arbitrary code or access sensitive data beyond UI state. The blast radius is minimal since it only affects iTerm2 window layouts.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'window_arrange_save' and description 'Save the current window arrangement' indicate a create/modify operation that persists window layout configuration.

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Verdict

window_arrange_save Rate-limited

window_arrange_save stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "window_arrange_save": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "window_arrange_save_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about window_arrange_save

What does the window_arrange_save tool do? +

Save the current window arrangement. It is categorised as a Write tool in the It2mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on window_arrange_save? +

Register the It2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for window_arrange_save: 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 It2mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is window_arrange_save? +

window_arrange_save is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit window_arrange_save? +

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

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

window_arrange_save is provided by the It2 MCP server (urjitbhatia/it2mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.