html_extract

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why html_extract needs a policy

This tool reads and retrieves HTML content from web pages without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a passive data retrieval operation with no side effects on the target system or data state. The low severity reflects the limited blast radius—extracted content alone cannot cause damage unless the extracted data is misused elsewhere.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Extract HTML content from the page or specific elements. Perfect for content analysis and data scraping.' The verb 'extract' and use cases 'content analysis and data scraping' indicate retrieval of data without modification or side…

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

POLICY

How to control html_extract

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "html_extract": {}
  }
}

html_extract is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about html_extract

What does the html_extract tool do? +

Extract HTML content from the page or specific elements. Perfect for content analysis and data scraping. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Firefox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on html_extract? +

Register the Firefox MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for html_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 Firefox MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is html_extract? +

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

Can I rate-limit html_extract? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the html_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.

How do I block html_extract completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for html_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.

What MCP server provides html_extract? +

html_extract is provided by the Firefox MCP Server MCP server (jediluke/firefox-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Firefox MCP Server tool call.

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