adb_gps_firmware

SERVERDeepadb SOURCEdeepadb

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-gps-firmware.md

WHAT IT DOES

What adb_gps_firmware does on Deepadb

AI agents call adb_gps_firmware 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_gps_firmware is rated Low

The tool queries and returns GPS/GNSS system information without modifying device state. While the data revealed (A-GPS modes, SUPL config, raw measurements) could inform reconnaissance for IMSI catcher or spoofing research, the tool itself performs passive information gathering.

From the tool's definition Tool 'adb_gps_firmware' reports/identifies GNSS hardware, firmware version, constellations, signal types, and configurations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adb_gps_firmware 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_gps_firmware, this is the rule to start with:

adb_gps_firmware Allowed

adb_gps_firmware 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_gps_firmware": {}
  }
}

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_gps_firmware call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about adb_gps_firmware

What does the adb_gps_firmware tool do? +

GNSS/GPS chipset and firmware identification. Reports GNSS hardware model (manufacturer, chip, firmware version), supported constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS), signal types with frequencies, dual-frequency (L1+L5) support, raw measurement capabilities (pseudorange access for spoofing detection), A-GPS modes (MSB/MSA — cellular-routed assisted GPS relevant to IMSI catcher research), carrier phase measurements, navigation message decoding, and SUPL server configuration. 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_gps_firmware? +

Register the Deepadb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_gps_firmware: 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_gps_firmware? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_gps_firmware? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_gps_firmware 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_gps_firmware completely? +

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

adb_gps_firmware 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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