renef_list_apps

Lists installed applications on the Android device via renef.

SERVERRenef SOURCEahmeth4n/renef-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What renef_list_apps does on Renef

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

RISK

Why renef_list_apps is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only operation to enumerate installed applications. It has no side effects, does not modify state, and does not execute code or commands. While it provides information about the device that could inform a subsequent attack, the tool itself is purely informational retrieval.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'renef_list_apps' and description 'Lists installed applications on the Android device via renef' indicate a query operation that retrieves data about installed apps without modifying or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs renef_list_apps safely

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

renef_list_apps Allowed

renef_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": {
    "renef_list_apps": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about renef_list_apps

What does the renef_list_apps tool do? +

Lists installed applications on the Android device via renef. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Renef MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on renef_list_apps? +

Register the Renef MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for renef_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 Renef. Nothing to install.

What risk level is renef_list_apps? +

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

Can I rate-limit renef_list_apps? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the renef_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 renef_list_apps completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for renef_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 renef_list_apps? +

renef_list_apps is provided by the Renef MCP server (ahmeth4n/renef-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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