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appium_uninstallApp

Uninstall an app from the device

Removes apps and their data from device

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

@appium-mcp Destructive Risk 5/5

AI agents may call appium_uninstallApp to permanently remove or destroy resources in Appium. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call appium_uninstallApp in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Appium. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

appium.yaml
tools:
  appium_uninstallApp:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Appium policy for all 34 tools.

Tool Name appium_uninstallApp
Category Destructive
MCP Server Appium MCP Server
Risk Level Critical

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

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

appium_uninstallApp is one of the critical-risk operations in Appium. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the appium_uninstallApp tool do? +

Uninstall an app from the device. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Appium MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on appium_uninstallApp? +

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

What risk level is appium_uninstallApp? +

appium_uninstallApp is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit appium_uninstallApp? +

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

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

appium_uninstallApp is provided by the Appium MCP server (@appium-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Appium

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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