ui_wait_for_network_request · UI Bridge MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ui_wait_for_network_request does on UI Bridge MCP

AI agents invoke ui_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 ui_wait_for_network_request needs a policy

Waiting for network requests is an Execute operation—it triggers or observes the outcome of external network operations whose effects depend on runtime arguments (which requests to wait for, timeout behavior, etc.). This could enable an AI agent to stall execution, monitor sensitive communications, or coordinate malicious actions across networked systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ui_wait_for_network_request' indicates it waits for and likely monitors/intercepts network requests.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

ui_wait_for_network_request Rate-limited

ui_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": {
    "ui_wait_for_network_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ui_wait_for_network_request_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_wait_for_network_request

What does the ui_wait_for_network_request tool do? +

ui_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 ui_wait_for_network_request? +

Register the UI Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ui_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 ui_wait_for_network_request? +

ui_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 ui_wait_for_network_request? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ui_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 ui_wait_for_network_request completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ui_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 ui_wait_for_network_request? +

ui_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.