tab_switch

THE RISK

High Risk

This tool performs a browser automation action (switching tabs in the TradingView Desktop app via CDP), which constitutes executing an external operation. While it doesn't read or write data directly, it manipulates application state/UI, placing it in the Execute category. Misuse could disrupt workflow or cause unintended chart context changes, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Switch to a chart tab by index — triggers a browser/application UI action via Chrome DevTools Protocol

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

HOW TO CONTROL TAB_SWITCH

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

policy.json

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

tab_switch 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 TradingView MCP Bridge — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL →

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

What does the tab_switch tool do? +

Switch to a chart tab by index. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the TradingView MCP Bridge MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on tab_switch? +

Register the TradingView MCP Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tab_switch: 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 TradingView MCP Bridge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tab_switch? +

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

Can I rate-limit tab_switch? +

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

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

tab_switch is provided by the TradingView MCP Bridge MCP server (tradesdontlie/tradingview-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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