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gemini_set_thinking_depth

切换 Gemini 思考深度(standard 标准 / extended 扩展)。仅在支持的模型下生效

How to control gemini_set_thinking_depth ↓

AI agents invoke gemini_set_thinking_depth to trigger actions in Gemini Skill. 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.

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This tool controls the Gemini web interface via CDP (Chrome DevTools Protocol) to toggle a UI setting (thinking depth). It triggers an external operation/browser action that changes the state of the Gemini interface, placing it in the Execute category. The blast radius is medium as it affects subsequent AI operations but doesn't directly delete data or move money.

From the tool's definition 切换 Gemini 思考深度(standard 标准 / extended 扩展)。仅在支持的模型下生效 — 'triggers external operations' by switching the thinking depth mode in the Gemini web interface via CDP

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access gemini_set_thinking_depth gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Gemini Skill, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for gemini_set_thinking_depth:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gemini_set_thinking_depth": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gemini_set_thinking_depth_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

gemini_set_thinking_depth 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Gemini Skill — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the gemini_set_thinking_depth tool do? +

切换 Gemini 思考深度(standard 标准 / extended 扩展)。仅在支持的模型下生效. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Gemini Skill MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on gemini_set_thinking_depth? +

Register the Gemini Skill MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gemini_set_thinking_depth: 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 Gemini Skill. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gemini_set_thinking_depth? +

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

Can I rate-limit gemini_set_thinking_depth? +

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

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

gemini_set_thinking_depth is provided by the Gemini Skill MCP server (wjz-p/gemini-skill). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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