frida_server_install

Download and push frida-server to the device.

SERVERYa Frida SOURCE1shin-7/ya-frida-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/1shin-7-ya-frida-mcp/frida-server-install.md

WHAT IT DOES

What frida_server_install does on Ya Frida

AI agents use frida_server_install to create or update resources in Ya Frida, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Ya Frida environment.

RISK

Why frida_server_install is rated Medium

This tool downloads the Frida server binary and pushes it onto a target device. It creates/writes a new file on the device filesystem. While this is technically a Write operation (no existing data is deleted), the blast radius is high because installing Frida server on a device enables full dynamic instrumentation, memory reading/writing, and code injection capabilities — significantly expanding the attack surface…

From the tool's definition Download and push frida-server to the device

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs frida_server_install safely

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

frida_server_install Rate-limited

frida_server_install stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "frida_server_install": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "frida_server_install_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about frida_server_install

What does the frida_server_install tool do? +

Download and push frida-server to the device. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ya Frida MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on frida_server_install? +

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

What risk level is frida_server_install? +

frida_server_install is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit frida_server_install? +

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

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

frida_server_install is provided by the Ya Frida MCP server (1shin-7/ya-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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