playwright_download_file

THE RISK

High Risk

Why playwright_download_file needs a policy

This tool performs browser actions (clicking an element) that trigger external operations (file downloads) and saves files to the local system. It involves executing browser automation with side effects that depend on arguments (which element to click, where to save).

From the tool's definition Handle file downloads triggered by clicking an element. Waits for download to complete and saves the file.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access playwright_download_file gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control playwright_download_file

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and RunAutomation MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for playwright_download_file:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "playwright_download_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "playwright_download_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

playwright_download_file 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.

Create a free account and register RunAutomation MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about playwright_download_file

What does the playwright_download_file tool do? +

Handle file downloads triggered by clicking an element. Waits for download to complete and saves the file. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the RunAutomation MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on playwright_download_file? +

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

What risk level is playwright_download_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit playwright_download_file? +

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

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

playwright_download_file is provided by the RunAutomation MCP Server MCP server (tayyabakmal1/runautomation-mcpserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every RunAutomation MCP Server tool call.

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