Low Risk

android_permission_advisor

Complete Android permissions reference. Returns type (normal/dangerous/special/removed), whether runtime request is needed, Play Store restrictions, and the correct ActivityResultContracts request pattern. Call before declaring any <uses-permission> in AndroidManifest.xml. Examples: 'CAMERA', 'PO...

Part of the AndroJack MCP MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call android_permission_advisor 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_permission_advisor 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.

androjack-mcp.yaml
tools:
  android_permission_advisor:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full AndroJack MCP policy for all 22 tools.

Tool Name android_permission_advisor
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like android_permission_advisor have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the android_permission_advisor tool do? +

Complete Android permissions reference. Returns type (normal/dangerous/special/removed), whether runtime request is needed, Play Store restrictions, and the correct ActivityResultContracts request pattern. Call before declaring any <uses-permission> in AndroidManifest.xml. Examples: 'CAMERA', 'POST_NOTIFICATIONS', 'ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION', 'WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE'. Query 'runtime pattern' for the official Compose + Activity permission request code.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AndroJack MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on android_permission_advisor? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for android_permission_advisor. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AndroJack MCP MCP server.

What risk level is android_permission_advisor? +

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

Can I rate-limit android_permission_advisor? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_permission_advisor rule in your Intercept 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 android_permission_advisor completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for android_permission_advisor. 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 android_permission_advisor? +

android_permission_advisor is provided by the AndroJack MCP MCP server (androjack-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on AndroJack MCP

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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