adb_multi_compare

Run a command on all devices and compare outputs side by side. Highlights differences across devices.

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_multi_compare does on Deepadb

AI agents invoke adb_multi_compare 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_multi_compare is rated High

This tool executes user-supplied commands on Android devices via ADB (Android Debug Bridge). The phrase 'Run a command' combined with the context of an ADB server means arbitrary shell/system commands can be invoked, making side effects dependent on the command arguments. While it only reads and compares output (not destructive), the ability to execute arbitrary commands on devices places it in Execute category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'adb_multi_compare' and description 'Run a command on all devices and compare outputs side by side' explicitly indicates execution of arbitrary commands via ADB on connected devices.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adb_multi_compare 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_multi_compare, this is the rule to start with:

adb_multi_compare Rate-limited

adb_multi_compare 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_multi_compare": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adb_multi_compare_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_multi_compare call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about adb_multi_compare

What does the adb_multi_compare tool do? +

Run a command on all devices and compare outputs side by side. Highlights differences across devices. 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_multi_compare? +

Register the Deepadb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_multi_compare: 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_multi_compare? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_multi_compare? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_multi_compare 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_multi_compare completely? +

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

adb_multi_compare 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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