clear_network_logs

A destructive tool on the Playwright MCP server.

SERVERPlaywright MCP Server SOURCEalexrwilliam/playwright-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/alexrwilliam-playwright-mcp-server/clear-network-logs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clear_network_logs does on Playwright MCP Server

AI agents call clear_network_logs to permanently remove resources in Playwright MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why clear_network_logs is rated Critical

The name 'clear_network_logs' strongly implies irreversible deletion of network log data collected by the browser automation session. Clearing logs is generally a destructive, non-reversible action. However, confidence is reduced because the description is empty, leaving the exact behavior uncertain.

From the tool's definition Tool name: clear_network_logs; description is empty/uninformative

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clear_network_logs safely

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

clear_network_logs Hidden

clear_network_logs is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "clear_network_logs"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about clear_network_logs

What does the clear_network_logs tool do? +

clear_network_logs is a destructive tool on the Playwright MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Playwright MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on clear_network_logs? +

Register the Playwright MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_network_logs: 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 Playwright MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clear_network_logs? +

clear_network_logs is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit clear_network_logs? +

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

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

clear_network_logs is provided by the Playwright MCP Server MCP server (alexrwilliam/playwright-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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