# adb_iio_read

Read raw hardware data from the Linux IIO (Industrial I/O) subsystem. Discovers all IIO devices and reads their current values. On Tensor/Exynos devices, this exposes per-rail power monitors (ODPM) showing real-time power consumption per SoC subsystem (CPU clusters, GPU, display, memory, TPU, GPS, etc.) — data not available through the Android sensor HAL. On other devices, may expose raw accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, or ADC channels. Root required.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `adb_iio_read`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-iio-read

## Facts

- Tool: `adb_iio_read`
- Server: Deepadb (`deepadb`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb.md
- Install: `npx -y deepadb`
- Homepage: https://github.com/fullread/DeepADB
- Risk category: Read (Low risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Allowed

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "adb_iio_read",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why adb_iio_read is rated Low

This tool retrieves sensor and power monitoring data without modifying or executing anything. While it requires root access and exposes sensitive hardware telemetry (power consumption patterns), it performs only non-destructive data retrieval.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool description explicitly states it 'Read[s] raw hardware data' and 'reads their current values'. No create, modify, delete, or execute operations are mentioned. The tool queries IIO subsystem sensors and power monitors."

Risk signals: Admin/system-level operation

## Use case

AI agents call adb_iio_read 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.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Allowed**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Deepadb:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "adb_iio_read": {}
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Deepadb (204)

- `adb_clear_data` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-clear-data.md
- `adb_file_move` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-file-move.md
- `adb_forward_remove` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-forward-remove.md
- `adb_logcat_clear` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-logcat-clear.md
- `adb_qemu_images` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-qemu-images.md
- `adb_result_drop` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-result-drop.md
- `adb_reverse_remove` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-reverse-remove.md
- `adb_rm` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-rm.md
- `adb_tunnel_close` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-tunnel-close.md
- `adb_uninstall` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-uninstall.md
- `adb_a11y_audit` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-a11y-audit.md
- `adb_airplane_cycle` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-airplane-cycle.md
- `adb_airplane_mode` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-airplane-mode.md
- `adb_at_batch` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-at-batch.md
- `adb_at_probe` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-at-probe.md
- `adb_at_send` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-at-send.md
- `adb_batch_actions` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-batch-actions.md
- `adb_build_and_install` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-build-and-install.md
- `adb_ci_run_tests` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-ci-run-tests.md
- `adb_ci_wait_boot` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-ci-wait-boot.md
- `adb_connect` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-connect.md
- `adb_disconnect` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-disconnect.md
- `adb_dumpsys` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-dumpsys.md
- `adb_emulator_start` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-emulator-start.md
- `adb_emulator_stop` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-emulator-stop.md
- `adb_farm_run` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-farm-run.md
- `adb_file_chmod` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-file-chmod.md
- `adb_file_chown` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-file-chown.md
- `adb_force_stop` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-force-stop.md
- `adb_forward` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-forward.md
- …and 174 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb.md

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