adb_getprop

Get a specific Android system property, or all properties if no key given

SERVERDeepadb SOURCEdeepadb

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What adb_getprop does on Deepadb

AI agents call adb_getprop to retrieve information from Deepadb without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why adb_getprop is rated Low

adb_getprop retrieves Android system properties (e.g., device model, OS version, build info) without modifying state, executing commands, or affecting system behavior. This is a purely informational read operation with minimal security risk, appropriate only in contexts where property inspection is intended.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Get a specific Android system property, or all properties if no key given'. The verb 'Get' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adb_getprop 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_getprop, this is the rule to start with:

adb_getprop Allowed

adb_getprop is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "adb_getprop": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about adb_getprop

What does the adb_getprop tool do? +

Get a specific Android system property, or all properties if no key given. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Deepadb MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on adb_getprop? +

Register the Deepadb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_getprop: 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_getprop? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_getprop? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_getprop 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_getprop completely? +

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

adb_getprop 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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