sdk_wait_for_network_request · UI Bridge MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sdk_wait_for_network_request does on UI Bridge MCP

AI agents invoke sdk_wait_for_network_request to trigger actions in UI Bridge MCP. 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 sdk_wait_for_network_request needs a policy

This tool most likely executes or triggers a network operation (waiting for a request to complete), which is an external operation whose side effects depend on what network call is being waited for. While it could be Read-like if purely observational, 'wait_for' patterns typically involve triggering or controlling external behavior. It is not Destructive, Write, or Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sdk_wait_for_network_request' indicates it triggers or monitors network operations. The server description states it 'interact[s] with UI elements' and supports 'control mode for the runner's own UI and SDK mode for external applications.' The…

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Verdict

sdk_wait_for_network_request Rate-limited

sdk_wait_for_network_request 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": {
    "sdk_wait_for_network_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sdk_wait_for_network_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sdk_wait_for_network_request

What does the sdk_wait_for_network_request tool do? +

sdk_wait_for_network_request. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the UI Bridge MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on sdk_wait_for_network_request? +

Register the UI Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sdk_wait_for_network_request: 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.

What risk level is sdk_wait_for_network_request? +

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

Can I rate-limit sdk_wait_for_network_request? +

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

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

sdk_wait_for_network_request 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.