browser_wait

THE RISK

High Risk

Why browser_wait needs a policy

This tool executes a timing/delay operation in the browser automation context, which constitutes triggering an external operation whose effects (blocking execution for N seconds) depend on the argument provided. While the blast radius is minimal compared to other browser tools, it remains an Execute category action rather than a passive Read, as it actively controls execution flow.

From the tool's definition Tool is named 'browser_wait' and described as 'Wait for a specified time in seconds'. It is part of a browser automation suite alongside tools like browser_click, browser_evaluate, browser_fill_form that trigger external operations.

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

POLICY

How to control browser_wait

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "browser_wait": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "browser_wait_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

browser_wait 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.

Create a free account and register YetiBrowser MCP — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about browser_wait

What does the browser_wait tool do? +

Wait for a specified time in seconds. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the YetiBrowser MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on browser_wait? +

Register the YetiBrowser MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for browser_wait: 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 YetiBrowser MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is browser_wait? +

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

Can I rate-limit browser_wait? +

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

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

browser_wait is provided by the YetiBrowser MCP server (yetidevworks/yetibrowser-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every YetiBrowser MCP tool call.

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