clear_storage

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-storage.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clear_storage does on Playwright MCP Server

AI agents call clear_storage 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_storage is rated Critical

clear_storage destroys client-side persistent data without recovery options. While not as catastrophic as dropping databases, it irreversibly wipes user session state, preferences, and application data on the target webpage. An AI agent invoking this without authorization could sabotage user interactions or application state.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'clear_storage' on Playwright MCP Server with no description; 'clear' prefix indicates irreversible deletion of stored data (localStorage, sessionStorage, or similar).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clear_storage 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_storage, this is the rule to start with:

clear_storage Hidden

clear_storage 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_storage"
  ]
}

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_storage call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clear_storage

What does the clear_storage tool do? +

clear_storage 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_storage? +

Register the Playwright MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_storage: 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_storage? +

clear_storage 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_storage? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clear_storage 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_storage completely? +

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

clear_storage 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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