adb_wifi

Enable or disable WiFi

SERVERDeepadb SOURCEdeepadb

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What adb_wifi does on Deepadb

AI agents invoke adb_wifi 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_wifi is rated High

This tool controls the WiFi radio on an Android device via ADB. It executes a system-level operation that changes device state (network connectivity). It's not purely reading data, nor is it destructive/financial. It's an Execute-category action because it triggers an external operation on the device whose effect depends on the argument (enable vs. disable). Misuse could disrupt network connectivity on the device.

From the tool's definition 'Enable or disable WiFi' — triggers an external device operation that changes network connectivity state

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adb_wifi 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_wifi, this is the rule to start with:

adb_wifi Rate-limited

adb_wifi 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_wifi": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adb_wifi_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_wifi call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about adb_wifi

What does the adb_wifi tool do? +

Enable or disable WiFi. 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_wifi? +

Register the Deepadb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_wifi: 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_wifi? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_wifi? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_wifi 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_wifi completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for adb_wifi. 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_wifi? +

adb_wifi 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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