get_element_attributes

A read tool on the Playwright MCP server.

SERVERPlaywright MCP Server SOURCEalexrwilliam/playwright-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/alexrwilliam-playwright-mcp-server/get-element-attributes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_element_attributes does on Playwright MCP Server

AI agents call get_element_attributes to retrieve information from Playwright MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_element_attributes is rated Low

The tool retrieves attribute data from DOM elements without modifying or executing anything. While Playwright can be used for Execute/Destructive actions, this specific tool appears to be a read-only query of element properties. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the method name strongly indicates a passive retrieval operation with no side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_element_attributes' indicates retrieval of HTML element attributes; no description provided, but naming convention and presence among sibling tools (click, evaluate, check_checkbox) suggests DOM query operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_element_attributes Allowed

get_element_attributes is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_element_attributes": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 get_element_attributes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_element_attributes

What does the get_element_attributes tool do? +

get_element_attributes is a read tool on the Playwright MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Playwright MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_element_attributes? +

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

get_element_attributes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_element_attributes? +

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

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

get_element_attributes 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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