browser_go_forward

THE RISK

High Risk

Why browser_go_forward needs a policy

This tool controls browser navigation state by moving forward in the browser history. It is an external browser operation that changes the current page context, fitting the Execute category. Misuse could navigate to unintended pages during an automated session, though blast radius is moderate.

From the tool's definition 'Go forward to the next page' — triggers browser navigation action

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access browser_go_forward gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control browser_go_forward

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Search, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for browser_go_forward:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "browser_go_forward": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "browser_go_forward_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

browser_go_forward stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about browser_go_forward

What does the browser_go_forward tool do? +

Go forward to the next page. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Search MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_go_forward? +

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

What risk level is browser_go_forward? +

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

Can I rate-limit browser_go_forward? +

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

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

browser_go_forward is provided by the Search MCP server (@agent-infra/mcp-server-search). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Search tool call.

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