screenshot

Take a screenshot of the current page (use fullPage for the entire scrollable length)

Server Chromium ARM64 Browser nfodor/mcp-chromium-arm64
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What screenshot does on Chromium ARM64 Browser

AI agents call screenshot to retrieve information from Chromium ARM64 Browser without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why screenshot needs a policy

A screenshot is a read-only operation that retrieves the visual representation of a webpage. It has no side effects, does not execute code or scripts, does not modify data, and does not delete or destroy resources. This is a pure information-retrieval action, making it the lowest-risk category.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Take a screenshot of the current page' — captures visual content without modification, creation, or deletion. No parameters enable state changes, code execution, or data alteration.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about screenshot

What does the screenshot tool do? +

Take a screenshot of the current page (use fullPage for the entire scrollable length). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Chromium ARM64 Browser MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on screenshot? +

Register the Chromium ARM64 Browser MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for screenshot: 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 Chromium ARM64 Browser. Nothing to install.

What risk level is screenshot? +

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

Can I rate-limit screenshot? +

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

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

screenshot is provided by the Chromium ARM64 Browser MCP server (nfodor/mcp-chromium-arm64). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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