scrappey_create_session · Scrappey MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What scrappey_create_session does on Scrappey MCP Server

AI agents invoke scrappey_create_session to trigger actions in Scrappey 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 scrappey_create_session needs a policy

This tool initiates an external browser session on the Scrappey platform, which is an active operation that allocates remote resources and triggers external infrastructure. It is not merely reading data, but executing the creation of a persistent browser environment with state (cookies, localStorage). This falls under Execute as it triggers an external operation whose effects depend on usage context.

From the tool's definition Create a new browser session in Scrappey. Sessions persist browser state (cookies, localStorage) across requests.

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Verdict

scrappey_create_session Rate-limited

scrappey_create_session 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": {
    "scrappey_create_session": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "scrappey_create_session_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 Scrappey MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about scrappey_create_session

What does the scrappey_create_session tool do? +

Create a new browser session in Scrappey. Sessions persist browser state (cookies, localStorage) across requests. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Scrappey 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 scrappey_create_session? +

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

What risk level is scrappey_create_session? +

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

Can I rate-limit scrappey_create_session? +

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

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

scrappey_create_session is provided by the Scrappey MCP Server MCP server (pim97/mcp-server-scrappey). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.