gui_browse

A other tool on the Anki MCP server.

SERVERAnki SOURCE@arielbk/anki-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Other

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-arielbk-anki-mcp/gui-browse.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gui_browse does on Anki

AI agents call gui_browse as a supporting operation in Anki workflows.

RISK

Why gui_browse is rated Low

With no description available, the tool's exact behavior is unknown. Based on the name 'gui_browse' in the context of Anki (a flashcard application), it likely opens or navigates a browser/browse window in the Anki GUI, which would be a Read-level action. However, since the description is empty, confidence is low. Assigning 'Other' due to insufficient information, leaning toward Read if forced to choose.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; name 'gui_browse' only suggests browsing a GUI view in Anki

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gui_browse safely

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

gui_browse Rate-limited

gui_browse gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gui_browse": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gui_browse_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

SET A RULE FOR THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about gui_browse

What does the gui_browse tool do? +

gui_browse is a other tool on the Anki MCP server. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Anki MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on gui_browse? +

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

What risk level is gui_browse? +

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

Can I rate-limit gui_browse? +

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

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

gui_browse is provided by the Anki MCP server (@arielbk/anki-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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