Low Risk

browser.poll

Retrieve captured browser events from a listener session. Returns console logs, network requests, and errors captured from the browser. Also returns any pending screenshot if one was requested. TIMING: The browser batches and sends events every 3 seconds. Wait at least 3-5 seconds after the use...

Handles credentials or secrets (token); Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Part of the Autodock MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

mikesol/autodock Read Risk 2/5

AI agents call browser.poll to retrieve information from Autodock without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though browser.poll only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

mikesol-autodock.yaml
tools:
  browser.poll:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Autodock policy for all 27 tools.

Tool Name browser.poll
Category Read
MCP Server Autodock MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like browser.poll have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the browser.poll tool do? +

Retrieve captured browser events from a listener session. Returns console logs, network requests, and errors captured from the browser. Also returns any pending screenshot if one was requested. TIMING: The browser batches and sends events every 3 seconds. Wait at least 3-5 seconds after the user confirms they've started the listener before polling. If no events are returned, wait a few more seconds and try again.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Autodock MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on browser.poll? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for browser.poll. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Autodock MCP server.

What risk level is browser.poll? +

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

Can I rate-limit browser.poll? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the browser.poll rule in your Intercept 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.poll completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for browser.poll. 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.poll? +

browser.poll is provided by the Autodock MCP server (mikesol/autodock). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Autodock

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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