get_messages

A read tool on the Frida Agent MCP server.

SERVERFrida Agent MCP SOURCE1193776794/frida-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/1193776794-frida-mcp/get-messages.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_messages does on Frida Agent MCP

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

RISK

Why get_messages is rated Low

Despite the empty description, the tool name 'get_messages' in the context of a Frida dynamic analysis tool strongly suggests data retrieval rather than side-effectful operations. However, confidence is moderate (0.7) due to lack of explicit documentation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_messages' and sibling tools like 'logcat' and 'spawn_and_inject' indicate this retrieves message or log data from a Frida Android debugging session.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_messages safely

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

get_messages Allowed

get_messages 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": {
    "get_messages": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Frida Agent MCP, apply this rule, and every get_messages call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_messages

What does the get_messages tool do? +

get_messages is a read tool on the Frida Agent MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Frida Agent MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_messages? +

Register the Frida Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_messages: 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 Frida Agent MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_messages? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_messages? +

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

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

get_messages is provided by the Frida Agent MCP server (1193776794/frida-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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