wavexis_dom_snapshot
Capture a full DOM snapshot of the page.
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What wavexis_dom_snapshot does on Wavexis
AI agents call wavexis_dom_snapshot to retrieve information from Wavexis without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why wavexis_dom_snapshot is rated Low
This tool retrieves the current state of the DOM (Document Object Model) for inspection. It has no side effects—it does not modify the page, execute code, delete data, or commit financial transactions. Snapshots are read-only operations that return data about page structure.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'wavexis_dom_snapshot' and description 'Capture a full DOM snapshot of the page' indicate retrieval of page structure without modification or execution. The verb 'capture' and context of 'snapshot' denote observation-only operations.
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The rule that runs wavexis_dom_snapshot safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Wavexis, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For wavexis_dom_snapshot, this is the rule to start with:
wavexis_dom_snapshot is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Wavexis, apply this rule, and every wavexis_dom_snapshot call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about wavexis_dom_snapshot
Capture a full DOM snapshot of the page. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wavexis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Wavexis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wavexis_dom_snapshot: 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 Wavexis. Nothing to install.
wavexis_dom_snapshot is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wavexis_dom_snapshot 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wavexis_dom_snapshot. 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.
wavexis_dom_snapshot is provided by the Wavexis MCP server (MathiasPaulenko/wavexis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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