network_traffic

SERVERClaude Mobile SOURCEalexgladkov/claude-in-mobile

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/alexgladkov-claude-in-mobile/network-traffic.md

WHAT IT DOES

What network_traffic does on Claude Mobile

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

RISK

Why network_traffic is rated Low

The tool retrieves and displays network statistics without performing any write, destructive, execute, or financial operations. It reads kernel counters and system data to provide visibility into network activity. There is no side effect beyond data retrieval, making this a Read category operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get network traffic statistics' and 'shows per-app traffic (rx/tx bytes and packets)' and 'per-interface totals'. These are purely informational queries with no modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs network_traffic safely

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

network_traffic Allowed

network_traffic 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": {
    "network_traffic": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about network_traffic

What does the network_traffic tool do? +

Get network traffic statistics. If a package name is provided, shows per-app traffic (rx/tx bytes and packets) using kernel UID counters. Otherwise shows global per-interface totals from dumpsys netstats. Android only. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude Mobile MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on network_traffic? +

Register the Claude Mobile MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for network_traffic: 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 Claude Mobile. Nothing to install.

What risk level is network_traffic? +

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

Can I rate-limit network_traffic? +

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

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

network_traffic is provided by the Claude Mobile MCP server (alexgladkov/claude-in-mobile). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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