adb_logcat_poll
Retrieve new logcat lines since the last poll from a running watcher session.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-fullread-deepadb/adb-logcat-poll.md
What adb_logcat_poll does on Deepadb
AI agents call adb_logcat_poll 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.
Why adb_logcat_poll is rated Low
adb_logcat_poll queries and returns log data from an Android device's logcat buffer. This is a read-only operation with no side effects—it does not modify, delete, or execute anything. The severity is low because logcat output typically contains non-sensitive operational and debug information, though in some cases it may expose sensitive data depending on what applications log.
From the tool's definition Tool retrieves logcat lines 'since the last poll' with no modification, deletion, or execution capability. The verb 'retrieve' and 'poll' indicate passive data access.
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The rule that runs adb_logcat_poll 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_logcat_poll, this is the rule to start with:
adb_logcat_poll is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Deepadb, apply this rule, and every adb_logcat_poll call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about adb_logcat_poll
Retrieve new logcat lines since the last poll from a running watcher session. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Deepadb MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Deepadb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_logcat_poll: 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.
adb_logcat_poll is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_logcat_poll 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for adb_logcat_poll. 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.
adb_logcat_poll 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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