extract_backup_to_tar

Extract Android Backup (.ab) file to TAR format.

SERVERAndroid Forensics ADB MCP Server SOURCE0x-professor/droidforensics-suite

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What extract_backup_to_tar does on Android Forensics ADB MCP Server

AI agents call extract_backup_to_tar to retrieve information from Android Forensics ADB MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why extract_backup_to_tar is rated Low

This tool reads and transforms an already-acquired backup file (.ab format) into TAR format. It does not acquire new data, delete data, execute arbitrary commands, or modify the original backup. The operation is forensically focused on data retrieval and format conversion.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'extract_backup_to_tar' and description states it 'Extract[s] Android Backup (.ab) file to TAR format.' The action is extraction/conversion of an existing backup file into a different archive format.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs extract_backup_to_tar safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Android Forensics ADB MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For extract_backup_to_tar, this is the rule to start with:

extract_backup_to_tar Allowed

extract_backup_to_tar is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "extract_backup_to_tar": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Android Forensics ADB MCP Server, apply this rule, and every extract_backup_to_tar call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about extract_backup_to_tar

What does the extract_backup_to_tar tool do? +

Extract Android Backup (.ab) file to TAR format. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Android Forensics ADB MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on extract_backup_to_tar? +

Register the Android Forensics ADB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for extract_backup_to_tar: 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 Android Forensics ADB MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is extract_backup_to_tar? +

extract_backup_to_tar is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit extract_backup_to_tar? +

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

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

extract_backup_to_tar is provided by the Android Forensics ADB MCP Server MCP server (0x-professor/droidforensics-suite). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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