setBreakpoints

Set breakpoints and logpoints in a source file (DAP standard). Tips: (1) when using logMessage with {expr}, place the logpoint at the next executable statement after the variables used in {expr} are assigned/updated; (2) conditions are evaluated at the breakpoint line as well — place the breakpoi...

Server MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol vitalyostanin/mcp-chrome-debugger-protocol
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What setBreakpoints does on MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol

AI agents use setBreakpoints to create or update resources in MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol environment.

Why setBreakpoints needs a policy

This tool modifies the debugging state of a running process by setting breakpoints and logpoints in source files. It creates/modifies debug configurations rather than reading data, executing code, or destroying anything. Misuse could cause a process to halt unexpectedly at injected breakpoints, but effects are reversible (breakpoints can be cleared), placing it in Write category with medium severity.

From the tool's definition Set breakpoints and logpoints in a source file (DAP standard)

Questions about setBreakpoints

What does the setBreakpoints tool do? +

Set breakpoints and logpoints in a source file (DAP standard). Tips: (1) when using logMessage with {expr}, place the logpoint at the next executable statement after the variables used in {expr} are assigned/updated; (2) conditions are evaluated at the breakpoint line as well — place the breakpoint after variables referenced in condition are assigned/updated. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on setBreakpoints? +

Register the MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for setBreakpoints: 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 MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol. Nothing to install.

What risk level is setBreakpoints? +

setBreakpoints is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit setBreakpoints? +

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

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

setBreakpoints is provided by the MCP Chrome Debugger Protocol MCP server (vitalyostanin/mcp-chrome-debugger-protocol). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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