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set_headless_mode

set_headless_mode

How to control set_headless_mode ↓

AI agents invoke set_headless_mode to trigger actions in Proxima. 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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The name 'set_headless_mode' strongly suggests configuring a headless browser or execution environment, which would fall under Execute as it triggers or modifies the behavior of an external runtime. Given the server context (AI gateway connecting to development environment), this likely controls headless browser behavior. However, with no description, confidence is reduced.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_headless_mode' — description is empty and uninformative.

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

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

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

set_headless_mode 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 Proxima — 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 set_headless_mode tool do? +

set_headless_mode. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Proxima MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on set_headless_mode? +

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

What risk level is set_headless_mode? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_headless_mode? +

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

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

set_headless_mode is provided by the Proxima MCP server (zen4-bit/proxima). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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