browser_file_upload · Browser Pool MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What browser_file_upload does on Browser Pool

AI agents use browser_file_upload to create or update resources in Browser Pool — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Browser Pool environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why browser_file_upload needs a policy

This tool uploads files to browser forms, creating or modifying data on remote servers. This is a write operation (not just read/query). However, it is not destructive (data is not deleted), not financial (no money moves), and not execute (arbitrary code execution isn't the primary purpose—file upload is).

From the tool's definition Tool name: browser_file_upload; description: Upload files. The tool uploads files to web forms, which is a write operation that modifies the state of a web application.

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Verdict

browser_file_upload Rate-limited

browser_file_upload stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "browser_file_upload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "browser_file_upload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about browser_file_upload

What does the browser_file_upload tool do? +

Upload files. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Browser Pool MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_file_upload? +

Register the Browser Pool MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for browser_file_upload: 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 Browser Pool. Nothing to install.

What risk level is browser_file_upload? +

browser_file_upload is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit browser_file_upload? +

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

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

browser_file_upload is provided by the Browser Pool MCP server (omgeverdo/browser-pool-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.