wavexis_screencast

Capture a sequence of screenshots (frame-by-frame).

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-screencast.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wavexis_screencast does on Wavexis

AI agents call wavexis_screencast 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_screencast is rated Low

The tool only reads/captures visual state of the browser screen. It has no side effects on data, files, or external systems — it is purely observational, similar to taking a snapshot.

From the tool's definition Capture a sequence of screenshots (frame-by-frame)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wavexis_screencast 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_screencast, this is the rule to start with:

wavexis_screencast Allowed

wavexis_screencast 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_screencast": {}
  }
}

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_screencast call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wavexis_screencast

What does the wavexis_screencast tool do? +

Capture a sequence of screenshots (frame-by-frame). 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_screencast? +

Register the Wavexis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wavexis_screencast: 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_screencast? +

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

Can I rate-limit wavexis_screencast? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wavexis_screencast 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_screencast completely? +

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

wavexis_screencast 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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