request_teach_access · Computer Use Windows MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What request_teach_access does on Computer Use Windows

AI agents invoke request_teach_access to trigger actions in Computer Use Windows. 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 request_teach_access needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation (displaying on-screen tooltips and initiating a guided step-by-step interaction with the user), which goes beyond merely reading or writing data. It initiates an interactive session that can influence user behavior and desktop state.

From the tool's definition Request permission to guide the user through a task step-by-step with on-screen tooltips

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

request_teach_access Rate-limited

request_teach_access 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": {
    "request_teach_access": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "request_teach_access_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about request_teach_access

What does the request_teach_access tool do? +

Request permission to guide the user through a task step-by-step with on-screen tooltips. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Computer Use Windows MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on request_teach_access? +

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

What risk level is request_teach_access? +

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

Can I rate-limit request_teach_access? +

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

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

request_teach_access is provided by the Computer Use Windows MCP server (wimi321/windows-computer-use-skill). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.