disable_screen_keep_alive · AutoBot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What disable_screen_keep_alive does on AutoBot MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why disable_screen_keep_alive needs a policy

This tool modifies a device setting (disabling the screen keep-alive/stay-awake mode). It is a reversible configuration change with minimal blast radius, fitting the Write category. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or involve financial operations.

From the tool's definition 禁用屏幕保持常亮功能 — disables the screen keep-alive feature

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

disable_screen_keep_alive Rate-limited

disable_screen_keep_alive 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": {
    "disable_screen_keep_alive": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "disable_screen_keep_alive_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about disable_screen_keep_alive

What does the disable_screen_keep_alive tool do? +

禁用屏幕保持常亮功能. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AutoBot MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on disable_screen_keep_alive? +

Register the AutoBot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for disable_screen_keep_alive: 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 AutoBot MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is disable_screen_keep_alive? +

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

Can I rate-limit disable_screen_keep_alive? +

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

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

disable_screen_keep_alive is provided by the AutoBot MCP server (yz0903/autobot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.