browser_reload

SERVERRuflo SOURCEruvnet/ruflo

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ruflo/browser-reload.md

WHAT IT DOES

What browser_reload does on Ruflo

AI agents invoke browser_reload to trigger actions in Ruflo. 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.

RISK

Why browser_reload is rated High

This tool triggers a browser action (page reload) within an automated browser context. It executes an external operation (browser automation) rather than simply reading data. The description emphasizes real browser automation including login flows with cookie reuse, which can have side effects depending on the page being reloaded (e.g., re-submitting forms, re-triggering authenticated sessions).

From the tool's definition Reload the current page... you need real browser automation — JS-heavy SPA scraping, login flows with cookie reuse, replay against DOM-drifted versions

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs browser_reload safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Ruflo, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For browser_reload, this is the rule to start with:

browser_reload Rate-limited

browser_reload 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": {
    "browser_reload": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "browser_reload_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ruflo, apply this rule, and every browser_reload call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about browser_reload

What does the browser_reload tool do? +

Reload the current page Use when native WebFetch is wrong because you need real browser automation — JS-heavy SPA scraping, login flows with cookie reuse, replay against DOM-drifted versions, AIDefence PII gating before content reaches Claude. For static HTML pages, native WebFetch is faster and free. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ruflo MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_reload? +

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

What risk level is browser_reload? +

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

Can I rate-limit browser_reload? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the browser_reload 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_reload completely? +

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

browser_reload is provided by the Ruflo MCP server (ruvnet/ruflo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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