wavexis_get_pref

Get a browser preference value by key.

SERVERWavexis SOURCEMathiasPaulenko/wavexis-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/wavexis-mcp/wavexis-get-pref.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wavexis_get_pref does on Wavexis

AI agents call wavexis_get_pref 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.

RISK

Why wavexis_get_pref is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration/preference data from the browser without any side effects. It matches the 'Read' category definition: queries data with no side effects. The severity is low because accessing browser preferences poses minimal risk; an agent could learn about browser settings but cannot modify state or trigger external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'wavexis_get_pref' and description states 'Get a browser preference value by key' — explicitly a retrieval operation with no modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wavexis_get_pref 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_get_pref, this is the rule to start with:

wavexis_get_pref Allowed

wavexis_get_pref is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "wavexis_get_pref": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Wavexis, apply this rule, and every wavexis_get_pref call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wavexis_get_pref

What does the wavexis_get_pref tool do? +

Get a browser preference value by key. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wavexis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on wavexis_get_pref? +

Register the Wavexis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wavexis_get_pref: 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.

What risk level is wavexis_get_pref? +

wavexis_get_pref is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit wavexis_get_pref? +

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

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

wavexis_get_pref 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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