list_network_requests

List all requests for the currently selected page since the last navigation.

SERVERChrome DevTools MCP SOURCEanirbandz/chrome_mcp_devtool

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/anirbandz-chrome-mcp-devtool/list-network-requests.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_network_requests does on Chrome DevTools MCP

AI agents call list_network_requests to retrieve information from Chrome DevTools 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 list_network_requests is rated Low

This tool queries network monitoring data from the Chrome DevTools Protocol. It is a passive inspection capability that reads historical request information without triggering actions, modifying state, or affecting the browser beyond data retrieval.

From the tool's definition 'List all requests for the currently selected page since the last navigation' – retrieves and reports network request data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_network_requests safely

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

list_network_requests Allowed

list_network_requests 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": {
    "list_network_requests": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about list_network_requests

What does the list_network_requests tool do? +

List all requests for the currently selected page since the last navigation. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Chrome DevTools MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_network_requests? +

Register the Chrome DevTools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_network_requests: 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 Chrome DevTools MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_network_requests? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_network_requests? +

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

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

list_network_requests is provided by the Chrome DevTools MCP server (anirbandz/chrome_mcp_devtool). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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