list_connected_devices

List all Android devices connected via USB or wireless ADB.

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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This record as markdown: /tools/0x-professor-droidforensics-suite/list-connected-devices.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_connected_devices does on Android Forensics ADB MCP Server

AI agents call list_connected_devices 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 list_connected_devices is rated Low

This tool retrieves connection status and device information without modifying, executing commands on, or deleting any data. It is a passive enumeration/inventory function appropriate for forensic investigators to discover available targets before further operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker gains situational awareness but cannot directly compromise devices or data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_connected_devices' and description 'List all Android devices connected via USB or wireless ADB' indicate a read-only query operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_connected_devices 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 list_connected_devices, this is the rule to start with:

list_connected_devices Allowed

list_connected_devices 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": {
    "list_connected_devices": {}
  }
}

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 list_connected_devices call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_connected_devices

What does the list_connected_devices tool do? +

List all Android devices connected via USB or wireless ADB. 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 list_connected_devices? +

Register the Android Forensics ADB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_connected_devices: 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 list_connected_devices? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_connected_devices? +

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

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

list_connected_devices 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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