ira_switch_tab · IRA-RESEARCHER MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ira_switch_tab does on IRA-RESEARCHER

AI agents invoke ira_switch_tab to trigger actions in IRA-RESEARCHER. 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 ira_switch_tab needs a policy

Switching tabs is a browser action that changes the active browser context. It triggers an external browser operation that can affect subsequent actions performed by an AI agent, potentially redirecting operations to a different page with different permissions or content. It fits the Execute category as it controls browser state rather than simply reading data or writing content.

From the tool's definition Switch to a different tab

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Verdict

ira_switch_tab Rate-limited

ira_switch_tab 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": {
    "ira_switch_tab": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ira_switch_tab_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 IRA-RESEARCHER, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ira_switch_tab

What does the ira_switch_tab tool do? +

Switch to a different tab. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the IRA-RESEARCHER MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ira_switch_tab? +

Register the IRA-RESEARCHER MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ira_switch_tab: 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 IRA-RESEARCHER. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ira_switch_tab? +

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

Can I rate-limit ira_switch_tab? +

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

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

ira_switch_tab is provided by the IRA-RESEARCHER MCP server (neuralnexustech/ira-researcher). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.