adb_force_stop

Force-stop an app immediately. The most common debugging action.

SERVERDeepadb SOURCEdeepadb

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What adb_force_stop does on Deepadb

AI agents invoke adb_force_stop to trigger actions in Deepadb. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why adb_force_stop is rated High

Force-stopping an app is an execution action that kills a running process. It is reversible (the app can be restarted), so it doesn't qualify as Destructive, but it does trigger an external operation (process termination on the Android device) whose effect depends on the argument (which app to stop). Misuse could disrupt critical apps (e.g., stopping a security or system app), hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition "Force-stop an app immediately" — terminates a running application process on the device

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adb_force_stop safely

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

adb_force_stop Rate-limited

adb_force_stop stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "adb_force_stop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adb_force_stop_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about adb_force_stop

What does the adb_force_stop tool do? +

Force-stop an app immediately. The most common debugging action. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Deepadb MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on adb_force_stop? +

Register the Deepadb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_force_stop: 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 Deepadb. Nothing to install.

What risk level is adb_force_stop? +

adb_force_stop is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit adb_force_stop? +

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

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

adb_force_stop is provided by the Deepadb MCP server (deepadb). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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