High-risk tools in MCP Emulator Controller
10 of the 19 tools in MCP Emulator Controller 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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install_applicationExecuteInstall APK file on device
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launch_applicationExecuteLaunch an application on device
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open_url_on_deviceExecuteOpen URL in default browser on device
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reload_adb_serverExecuteReload ADB server (kill and restart)
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send_key_eventExecuteSend key event to device
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setup_tcp_portExecuteSetup TCP port forwarding for device
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stop_applicationExecuteStop (force close) an application on device
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swipe_screenExecuteSimulate swipe gesture on device screen
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tap_screenExecuteSimulate touch tap on device screen
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type_text_on_deviceExecuteType text on device
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.