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stagehand_agent

Execute a task autonomously using Stagehand agent in hybrid mode. The agent uses both DOM-based and coordinate-based actions for maximum reliability.

Part of the Browser Automation MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents invoke stagehand_agent to trigger processes or run actions in Browser Automation. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

stagehand_agent can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

browser-automation.yaml
tools:
  stagehand_agent:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Browser Automation policy for all 13 tools.

Tool Name stagehand_agent
Category Execute
Risk Level High

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Agents calling execute-class tools like stagehand_agent have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

stagehand_agent is one of the high-risk operations in Browser Automation. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the stagehand_agent tool do? +

Execute a task autonomously using Stagehand agent in hybrid mode. The agent uses both DOM-based and coordinate-based actions for maximum reliability.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Browser Automation MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on stagehand_agent? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for stagehand_agent. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Browser Automation MCP server.

What risk level is stagehand_agent? +

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

Can I rate-limit stagehand_agent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the stagehand_agent rule in your Intercept 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 stagehand_agent completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for stagehand_agent. 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 stagehand_agent? +

stagehand_agent is provided by the Browser Automation MCP server (@popoverai/browser-automation). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Browser Automation

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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