wavexis_start_combined_trace

Start a combined trace capturing screenshots, network, and console (W8).

SERVERWavexis SOURCEMathiasPaulenko/wavexis-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What wavexis_start_combined_trace does on Wavexis

AI agents invoke wavexis_start_combined_trace to trigger actions in Wavexis. 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.

RISK

Why wavexis_start_combined_trace is rated High

This tool starts a tracing/monitoring operation in a browser context, which is a triggered action that causes the browser to begin capturing data. While it does not execute user code directly, it initiates browser automation instrumentation—a form of Execute activity. The action is reversible (tracing can be stopped), so it does not rise to Destructive.

From the tool's definition "Start a combined trace capturing screenshots, network, and console" — initiates browser tracing/monitoring operations that trigger external side effects (screenshot capture, network interception, console logging) whose outcomes depend on runtime state.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wavexis_start_combined_trace 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_start_combined_trace, this is the rule to start with:

wavexis_start_combined_trace Rate-limited

wavexis_start_combined_trace 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": {
    "wavexis_start_combined_trace": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wavexis_start_combined_trace_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about wavexis_start_combined_trace

What does the wavexis_start_combined_trace tool do? +

Start a combined trace capturing screenshots, network, and console (W8). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Wavexis MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on wavexis_start_combined_trace? +

Register the Wavexis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wavexis_start_combined_trace: 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_start_combined_trace? +

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

Can I rate-limit wavexis_start_combined_trace? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wavexis_start_combined_trace 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_start_combined_trace completely? +

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

wavexis_start_combined_trace 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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