browser_open

Open a URL in a stealth Chromium session.

SERVERHercules MCP SOURCE0xmihirk/hercules-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What browser_open does on Hercules MCP

AI agents invoke browser_open to trigger actions in Hercules MCP. 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.

RISK

Why browser_open is rated High

This tool executes a browser action (opening a URL) using a stealth Chromium session, which is an external operation with side effects. In the context of a penetration testing platform with offensive security tools, 'stealth' mode implies evasion of detection mechanisms. The tool can be used to interact with arbitrary URLs, potentially triggering malicious payloads, performing reconnaissance, or initiating attacks.

From the tool's definition 'Open a URL in a stealth Chromium session' — triggers an external browser action in a stealth mode within a penetration testing environment

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs browser_open safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hercules MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For browser_open, this is the rule to start with:

browser_open Rate-limited

browser_open 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": {
    "browser_open": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "browser_open_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hercules MCP, apply this rule, and every browser_open call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about browser_open

What does the browser_open tool do? +

Open a URL in a stealth Chromium session. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Hercules MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_open? +

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

What risk level is browser_open? +

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

Can I rate-limit browser_open? +

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

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

browser_open is provided by the Hercules MCP server (0xmihirk/hercules-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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