browser_wait_for

Wait for a selector to appear OR a navigation URL to match a glob pattern. Provide ref (selector) OR url_pattern (glob).

SERVERDialogbrain SOURCEhttps://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 41 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-saloprj-dialogbrain/browser-wait-for.md

WHAT IT DOES

What browser_wait_for does on Dialogbrain

AI agents invoke browser_wait_for to trigger actions in Dialogbrain. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required
`ref`	object	—
`page_id`	string	Yes
`timeout_ms`	integer	—
`url_pattern`	object	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why browser_wait_for is rated High

This tool triggers execution of browser-level monitoring and control logic. It waits for specific conditions (selector appearance or URL match) before proceeding, which is characteristic of Execute-class tools that run operations with side effects dependent on runtime state.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a blocking wait operation that monitors DOM state or navigation, which is a form of browser automation control flow manipulation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs browser_wait_for safely

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

browser_wait_for Rate-limited

browser_wait_for 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about browser_wait_for

What does the browser_wait_for tool do? +

Wait for a selector to appear OR a navigation URL to match a glob pattern. Provide ref (selector) OR url_pattern (glob). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Dialogbrain MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does browser_wait_for accept? +

browser_wait_for accepts 4 parameters: ref, page_id, timeout_ms, url_pattern. Required: page_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_wait_for? +

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

What risk level is browser_wait_for? +

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

Can I rate-limit browser_wait_for? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the browser_wait_for 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_wait_for completely? +

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

browser_wait_for is provided by the Dialogbrain MCP server (https://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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