Checks whether an Android/Kotlin API, class, or library is stable, deprecated, or removed. ALWAYS call this before using any class from android.*, androidx.*, or kotlin.*. This tool exists because AI tools confidently generate removed and deprecated APIs. Known failures without this check: AsyncT...
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AI agents call android_component_status to retrieve information from AndroJack MCP without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though android_component_status only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"android_component_status": {}
}
}See the full AndroJack MCP policy for all 22 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access android_component_status gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Checks whether an Android/Kotlin API, class, or library is stable, deprecated, or removed. ALWAYS call this before using any class from android.*, androidx.*, or kotlin.*. This tool exists because AI tools confidently generate removed and deprecated APIs. Known failures without this check: AsyncTask (removed API 33), TestCoroutineDispatcher (removed coroutines-test 1.8+), ContextualFlowRow (deprecated Compose 1.8), IntentService (deprecated API 30), Handler(Looper.main()) (deprecated API 30), onBackPressed() (deprecated API 33), ProgressDialog (deprecated API 26). Returns status, replacement API, migration notes, and official documentation link.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AndroJack MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the AndroJack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for android_component_status: 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 AndroJack MCP. Nothing to install.
android_component_status is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_component_status 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for android_component_status. 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.
android_component_status is provided by the AndroJack MCP server (VIKAS9793/androjack-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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