clear_browser_logs · DevTools MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What clear_browser_logs does on DevTools MCP Server

AI agents call clear_browser_logs to permanently remove resources in DevTools MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why clear_browser_logs needs a policy

Clearing browser logs destroys existing log data that cannot be recovered. While the blast radius is low (only diagnostic/debug data is lost, not critical business data), the action is irreversible, placing it in the Destructive category. Severity is low because browser logs are transient diagnostic data rather than critical persistent data.

From the tool's definition 'Clear browser logs' - clearing logs is an irreversible deletion of existing log data

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about clear_browser_logs

What does the clear_browser_logs tool do? +

Clear browser logs. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the DevTools MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on clear_browser_logs? +

Register the DevTools MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_browser_logs: 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 DevTools MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clear_browser_logs? +

clear_browser_logs is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit clear_browser_logs? +

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

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

clear_browser_logs is provided by the DevTools MCP Server MCP server (shabaraba/devtools-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.