Return one DOM attribute for an element.
AI agents call get_attribute to retrieve information from SeleniumMCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves information about a DOM element's attribute without side effects. It does not modify the page, execute code, delete data, or trigger financial operations. The singular action of returning an attribute value is consistent with Read category operations like fetch or query.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_attribute' and description 'Return one DOM attribute for an element' indicate data retrieval only. Returns a DOM attribute value without modifying state or triggering external operations.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Return one DOM attribute for an element. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SeleniumMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Selenium MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_attribute: 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 SeleniumMCP. Nothing to install.
get_attribute 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 get_attribute 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 get_attribute. 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.
get_attribute is provided by the Selenium MCP server (lokii0911/seleniummcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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