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analyze_android_project

Analyzes an Android project's source code for security vulnerabilities. Accepts project files (AndroidManifest.xml, build.gradle, Java/Kotlin sources, XML configs) and returns a structured security report with findings, severity scores, and recommendations.

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (files[].path) · Accepts raw HTML/template content (files[].content)

Part of the Android Security Analyzer server.

analyze_android_project is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call analyze_android_project to retrieve information from Android Security Analyzer 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 analyze_android_project 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "analyze_android_project": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access analyze_android_project gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so analyze_android_project only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the analyze_android_project tool do? +

Analyzes an Android project's source code for security vulnerabilities. Accepts project files (AndroidManifest.xml, build.gradle, Java/Kotlin sources, XML configs) and returns a structured security report with findings, severity scores, and recommendations.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Android Security Analyzer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on analyze_android_project? +

Register the Android Security Analyzer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analyze_android_project: 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 Android Security Analyzer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is analyze_android_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit analyze_android_project? +

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

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

analyze_android_project is provided by the Android Security Analyzer MCP server (https://android-security-analyzer.ako-labs.workers.dev/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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