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Data flows out of the connected service into the model.","remediation":{"block_tool_categories":[],"steps":["Connect using an account that only has access to the information you actually want Claude to read - not your main admin login.","When you grant access, pick the smallest set of folders, mailboxes, or channels possible.","Check the connector's activity log every so often to make sure nothing unexpected is being read."]},"risk_type":"reads_private_data","severity":"medium","title":"Reads your private information"},{"description":"This connector can execute scripts, shell commands, or arbitrary database queries. 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Hijacking the tool can pollute records, plant content, or create rogue resources that bill the user."}},{"description":"Presses keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl+C or Alt+Tab.","name":"Shortcut"},{"description":"Pauses execution for a defined duration.","name":"Wait"},{"description":"Scrapes an entire webpage to extract information.","name":"Scrape"},{"description":"Selects multiple items such as files, folders, or checkboxes with optional Ctrl key support.","name":"MultiSelect"},{"description":"Enters text into multiple input fields at specified coordinates using bulk label-to-coordinate resolution.","name":"MultiEdit","risk":{"category":"state_change","level":"medium","recommendation":"Allow only for low-stakes resources; require approval for production data changes.","why":"Creates, modifies, or uploads data on the connected service. 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