fetchAutomationScreenshots
Fetch screenshots from an Automate session
Part of the BrowserStack MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call fetchAutomationScreenshots to retrieve information from BrowserStack without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON FETCHAUTOMATIONSCREENSHOTS
Even though fetchAutomationScreenshots only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
fetchAutomationScreenshots:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full BrowserStack policy for all 20 tools.
DETAILS
Tool Name
fetchAutomationScreenshots
Category
Read
MCP Server
BrowserStack MCP ServerRisk Level
Low
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the fetchAutomationScreenshots tool do?
Fetch screenshots from an Automate session. It is categorised as a Read tool in the BrowserStack MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on fetchAutomationScreenshots?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for fetchAutomationScreenshots. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the BrowserStack MCP server.
What risk level is fetchAutomationScreenshots?
fetchAutomationScreenshots is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit fetchAutomationScreenshots?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the fetchAutomationScreenshots 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 fetchAutomationScreenshots completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for fetchAutomationScreenshots. 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 fetchAutomationScreenshots?
fetchAutomationScreenshots is provided by the BrowserStack MCP server (@browserstack/mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON BROWSERSTACK
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.