list_apps

List running applications on the connected device.

SERVERFrida Agent MCP SOURCE1193776794/frida-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_apps does on Frida Agent MCP

AI agents call list_apps 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 list_apps is rated Low

This tool performs a simple enumeration of running applications on an Android device. It retrieves information (application list) with no side effects, state changes, or code execution. While the broader Frida Agent context involves dynamic analysis and code injection capabilities, this specific tool is a read-only query.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_apps' and description 'List running applications on the connected device' indicate a query operation that retrieves data about running processes without modifying or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_apps Allowed

list_apps 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_apps": {}
  }
}

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 list_apps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_apps

What does the list_apps tool do? +

List running applications on the connected device. 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 list_apps? +

Register the Frida Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_apps: 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 list_apps? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_apps? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_apps 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_apps completely? +

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

list_apps 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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