cloak_hover · CloakBrowser MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cloak_hover does on CloakBrowser MCP Server

AI agents invoke cloak_hover to trigger actions in CloakBrowser MCP Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cloak_hover needs a policy

Hovering over an element is a browser action that can trigger side effects such as revealing dropdown menus, tooltips, or JavaScript event handlers. It fits the Execute category as it performs an external browser operation whose effects depend on the target element.

From the tool's definition 'Hover over an element identified by its ref ID' — triggers a browser interaction/action on a page element

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

cloak_hover Rate-limited

cloak_hover 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": {
    "cloak_hover": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cloak_hover_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches CloakBrowser MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about cloak_hover

What does the cloak_hover tool do? +

Hover over an element identified by its ref ID. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the CloakBrowser MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on cloak_hover? +

Register the CloakBrowser MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cloak_hover: 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 CloakBrowser MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cloak_hover? +

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

Can I rate-limit cloak_hover? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cloak_hover 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 cloak_hover completely? +

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

cloak_hover is provided by the CloakBrowser MCP Server MCP server (miwoomiwoo/cloakbrowser-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.