browser_stop_video_recording · Browser MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What browser_stop_video_recording does on Browser

AI agents use browser_stop_video_recording to create or update resources in Browser — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Browser environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why browser_stop_video_recording needs a policy

This tool stops an active video recording and persists the result to disk. It creates/writes a file (the saved video), which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions. Severity is medium because it could be misused to capture and save sensitive screen content.

From the tool's definition Stop video recording and save the file

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Verdict

browser_stop_video_recording Rate-limited

browser_stop_video_recording stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "browser_stop_video_recording": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "browser_stop_video_recording_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about browser_stop_video_recording

What does the browser_stop_video_recording tool do? +

Stop video recording and save the file (see browser_docs). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Browser MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_stop_video_recording? +

Register the Browser MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for browser_stop_video_recording: 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 Browser. Nothing to install.

What risk level is browser_stop_video_recording? +

browser_stop_video_recording is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit browser_stop_video_recording? +

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

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

browser_stop_video_recording is provided by the Browser MCP server (ricardodeazambuja/browser-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.