Return the visible text for an element.
AI agents call get_text 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 and returns text content from a DOM element without modifying state, executing code, or triggering external operations. It is purely informational and carries minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as it cannot alter application state or data.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_text' and description 'Return the visible text for an element' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'return' and passive retrieval of existing content confirm this is a query operation.
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Return the visible text 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_text: 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_text 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_text 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_text. 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_text 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.
get_text is one line of Selenium's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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