sdk_get_element
AI agents call sdk_get_element to retrieve information from UI Bridge MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The 'get_' prefix strongly indicates a read/retrieval operation. Even though the description is empty, the tool appears designed to inspect UI element properties as part of the server's inspection capability ('inspect and interact with UI elements'). No evidence of side effects, modifications, or execution.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'sdk_get_element' suggests retrieval of UI element properties or metadata. The description is empty, but contextual naming and the server's role (inspect and interact with UI elements) indicate this is a read operation that queries element state…
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
sdk_get_element. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UI Bridge MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the UI Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sdk_get_element: 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 UI Bridge MCP. Nothing to install.
sdk_get_element is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sdk_get_element 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sdk_get_element. 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.
sdk_get_element is provided by the UI Bridge MCP server (qontinui/ui-bridge-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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