util_forms_extract
Extract forms, methods, actions, and fields for browser automation and workflow planning.
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What util_forms_extract does on Delx Mcp A2a
AI agents call util_forms_extract to retrieve information from Delx Mcp A2a without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | Yes | URL to inspect |
timeout | integer | — | Timeout in seconds (1-15) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why util_forms_extract is rated Low
This tool retrieves structured information about web forms (forms, methods, actions, fields) from the DOM or similar sources. It performs data extraction without modifying any state. While the extracted information could be used by downstream tools for automation or potential misuse, the tool itself is read-only and non-destructive.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Extract forms, methods, actions, and fields for browser automation and workflow planning.' The verb 'extract' indicates data retrieval with no modification.
Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs util_forms_extract safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx Mcp A2a, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_forms_extract, this is the rule to start with:
util_forms_extract is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx Mcp A2a, apply this rule, and every util_forms_extract call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about util_forms_extract
Extract forms, methods, actions, and fields for browser automation and workflow planning. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delx Mcp A2a MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
util_forms_extract accepts 2 parameters: url, timeout. Required: url. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_forms_extract: 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 Delx Mcp A2a. Nothing to install.
util_forms_extract is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_forms_extract 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for util_forms_extract. 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.
util_forms_extract is provided by the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server (https://api.delx.ai/v1/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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