ui_type · UI Bridge MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ui_type does on UI Bridge MCP

AI agents invoke ui_type 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 ui_type needs a policy

The tool name 'ui_type' on a server designed for UI interaction suggests it simulates keyboard input or types text into UI elements, which is an Execute-category action (triggering external operations). The description is empty, reducing confidence. Sibling tools like 'sdk_ai_execute' and 'sdk_annotated_screenshot' confirm this server performs UI automation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ui_type' on a UI Bridge MCP server that 'enables AI to inspect and interact with UI elements' and supports 'control mode'. The name strongly implies typing/entering text into UI elements.

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Verdict

ui_type Rate-limited

ui_type 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": {
    "ui_type": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ui_type_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 UI Bridge MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ui_type

What does the ui_type tool do? +

ui_type. 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 ui_type? +

Register the UI Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ui_type: 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 ui_type? +

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

Can I rate-limit ui_type? +

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

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

ui_type 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.