get_inline_styles

Get inline CSS styles for a DOM element. Args: node_id: Node ID of the element Returns: Inline styles and attribute-based styles

SERVERChrome Devtools SOURCEbenjaminr/chrome-devtools-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_inline_styles does on Chrome Devtools

AI agents call get_inline_styles to retrieve information from Chrome Devtools 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_inline_styles is rated Low

This tool performs a read operation on DOM styling information. While it operates within a browser context (which could theoretically be misused for reconnaissance), the tool itself only queries and retrieves existing style data without executing code, modifying state, or accessing sensitive browser storage.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves inline CSS styles for a DOM element and returns them without modifying any data. The description explicitly states it 'Get[s]' styles and 'Returns' them, with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_inline_styles safely

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

get_inline_styles Allowed

get_inline_styles 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_inline_styles": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_inline_styles

What does the get_inline_styles tool do? +

Get inline CSS styles for a DOM element. Args: node_id: Node ID of the element Returns: Inline styles and attribute-based styles. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Chrome Devtools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_inline_styles? +

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

What risk level is get_inline_styles? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_inline_styles? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_inline_styles 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_inline_styles completely? +

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

get_inline_styles is provided by the Chrome Devtools MCP server (benjaminr/chrome-devtools-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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