browser_snapshot_diff

Compare two snapshots and return structured diff.

SERVERTermux Browser Pilot SOURCEsalviz/termux-browser-pilot

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/salviz-termux-browser-pilot/browser-snapshot-diff.md

WHAT IT DOES

What browser_snapshot_diff does on Termux Browser Pilot

AI agents call browser_snapshot_diff to retrieve information from Termux Browser Pilot without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why browser_snapshot_diff is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only comparison between two snapshots, returning differences in a structured format. There is no indication that it modifies state, executes commands, deletes data, or commits financial obligations. The operation is purely analytical and retrieves/queries data for comparison purposes, placing it squarely in the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'browser_snapshot_diff' and description 'Compare two snapshots and return structured diff' indicate a comparison/analysis operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs browser_snapshot_diff safely

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

browser_snapshot_diff Allowed

browser_snapshot_diff is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "browser_snapshot_diff": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about browser_snapshot_diff

What does the browser_snapshot_diff tool do? +

Compare two snapshots and return structured diff. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Termux Browser Pilot MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_snapshot_diff? +

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

What risk level is browser_snapshot_diff? +

browser_snapshot_diff is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit browser_snapshot_diff? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the browser_snapshot_diff 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_snapshot_diff completely? +

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

browser_snapshot_diff is provided by the Termux Browser Pilot MCP server (salviz/termux-browser-pilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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