frida_server_start

Start frida-server on the device (must already be pushed).

SERVERYa Frida SOURCE1shin-7/ya-frida-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

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-start.md

WHAT IT DOES

What frida_server_start does on Ya Frida

AI agents invoke frida_server_start to trigger actions in Ya Frida. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why frida_server_start is rated High

Starting frida-server enables Frida's dynamic instrumentation framework, which allows arbitrary code injection, process hooking, and runtime manipulation of applications. This is an execution action with significant side effects—once running, frida-server permits invasive inspection and modification of running processes.

From the tool's definition 'Start frida-server on the device' indicates launching a service/daemon process that enables dynamic instrumentation and code injection capabilities on a target device.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

frida_server_start Rate-limited

frida_server_start stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_start": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "frida_server_start_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_start call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about frida_server_start

What does the frida_server_start tool do? +

Start frida-server on the device (must already be pushed). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ya Frida MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on frida_server_start? +

Register the Ya Frida MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for frida_server_start: 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_start? +

frida_server_start is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit frida_server_start? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the frida_server_start 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_start completely? +

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

frida_server_start 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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