switch_to_latest_page

A execute tool on the Playwright MCP server.

SERVERPlaywright MCP Server SOURCEalexrwilliam/playwright-mcp-server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/alexrwilliam-playwright-mcp-server/switch-to-latest-page.md

WHAT IT DOES

What switch_to_latest_page does on Playwright MCP Server

AI agents invoke switch_to_latest_page to trigger actions in Playwright MCP Server. 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 switch_to_latest_page is rated High

No description is provided, so confidence is reduced. Based on the tool name and the server context (Playwright browser automation), this tool likely switches the active browser context to the most recently opened page/tab. Browser navigation and context-switching are Execute-category actions as they trigger external browser operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name: switch_to_latest_page; description is empty. Server context: Playwright browser automation — tab/page switching is an Execute-level browser action.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

switch_to_latest_page Rate-limited

switch_to_latest_page 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": {
    "switch_to_latest_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "switch_to_latest_page_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 Playwright MCP Server, apply this rule, and every switch_to_latest_page call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about switch_to_latest_page

What does the switch_to_latest_page tool do? +

switch_to_latest_page is a execute tool on the Playwright MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Playwright MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on switch_to_latest_page? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit switch_to_latest_page? +

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

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

switch_to_latest_page 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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