High-risk tools in ADB MCP Server
8 of the 20 tools in ADB MCP Server are classified as high risk. This page profiles those tools specifically, with recommended policy actions and the attack patterns that target them.
Every operation listed below is an action PolicyLayer recommends controlling at the transport layer. Open any tool to see the full profile, risk score, and YAML policy snippet.
Tools at high risk
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adb_clickExecuteClick at specific coordinates on the device screen
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adb_input_textExecuteInput text on the device
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adb_install_appExecuteInstall an APK file on the device
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adb_press_keyExecutePress a key on the device
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adb_shellExecuteExecute a shell command on the device
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adb_start_appExecuteStart an app on the device
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adb_stop_appExecuteStop an app on the device
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adb_swipeExecuteSwipe from one point to another on the device screen
Attacks that target this class
High-risk tools in any server share these documented attack patterns. Each links to the full case and the defensive policy.