list_remote_directory

What list_remote_directory does on Android Forensics ADB MCP Server

AI agents call list_remote_directory 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.

Why list_remote_directory is rated Low

This tool performs a non-destructive read operation that enumerates files and folders on a remote Android device. It has no side effects, does not execute code or shell commands, does not modify device state, and does not move data. While it is part of a forensics platform with access to sensitive device data, the tool itself is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_remote_directory' and description 'List contents of a directory on the device' indicate a query operation that retrieves directory listing information without modifying, executing code, or deleting data.

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

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

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