playwright_click_and_switch_tab · Playwright MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What playwright_click_and_switch_tab does on Playwright MCP Server

AI agents invoke playwright_click_and_switch_tab to trigger actions in Playwright MCP Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why playwright_click_and_switch_tab needs a policy

This tool performs a browser action (clicking a link) and then switches context to a new tab. It triggers external operations in a real browser environment whose effects depend on what link is clicked — potentially navigating to arbitrary URLs, executing JavaScript, or initiating downloads.

From the tool's definition Click a link and switch to the newly opened tab

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

playwright_click_and_switch_tab Rate-limited

playwright_click_and_switch_tab 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": {
    "playwright_click_and_switch_tab": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "playwright_click_and_switch_tab_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about playwright_click_and_switch_tab

What does the playwright_click_and_switch_tab tool do? +

Click a link and switch to the newly opened tab. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Playwright 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_click_and_switch_tab? +

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

What risk level is playwright_click_and_switch_tab? +

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

Can I rate-limit playwright_click_and_switch_tab? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the playwright_click_and_switch_tab 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_click_and_switch_tab completely? +

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

playwright_click_and_switch_tab is provided by the Playwright MCP Server MCP server (vinothbhc1986/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.