browser_get_config

A read tool on the Playwright MCP server.

SERVERPlaywright MCP SOURCEalialobidm/playwright-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/alialobidm-playwright-mcp/browser-get-config.md

WHAT IT DOES

What browser_get_config does on Playwright MCP

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

RISK

Why browser_get_config is rated Low

The tool name suggests it retrieves browser configuration settings without modifying state. Based on naming convention and context from similar tools in the server (which include read operations like cookie_get and console_messages), this is classified as a Read operation with low blast radius—it merely exposes existing configuration data to the AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'browser_get_config' indicates retrieval of configuration data. The pattern aligns with sibling tools like 'browser_cookie_get', 'browser_cookie_list', and 'browser_console_messages', which are read-only operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs browser_get_config safely

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

browser_get_config Allowed

browser_get_config 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": {
    "browser_get_config": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about browser_get_config

What does the browser_get_config tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on browser_get_config? +

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

What risk level is browser_get_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit browser_get_config? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the browser_get_config 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_get_config completely? +

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

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

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