native_build

Build or install a native iOS, Android, or Flutter app. Yaver discovers matching mobile projects under work_dir (including mobile/, app/, apps/*, packages/*). If more than one candidate matches, it returns candidates instead of guessing.

Server Yaver yaver-cli
Category Execute
Risk class High
Parameters 91 required

What native_build does on Yaver

AI agents invoke native_build to trigger actions in Yaver. 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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
args array
flavor string
scheme string
target string device | simulator | testflight | playstore | local | apk | aab | ipa
platform string Yes
work_dir string Repo root or project directory to scan.
project_path string Exact project path to use when work_dir is ambiguous.
project_index integer 1-based index into the discovered candidates.
install_on_device boolean

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why native_build needs a policy

native_build triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

Questions about native_build

What does the native_build tool do? +

Build or install a native iOS, Android, or Flutter app. Yaver discovers matching mobile projects under work_dir (including mobile/, app/, apps/*, packages/*). If more than one candidate matches, it returns candidates instead of guessing. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Yaver MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does native_build accept? +

native_build accepts 9 parameters: args, flavor, scheme, target, platform, work_dir, project_path, project_index, install_on_device. Required: platform. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on native_build? +

Register the Yaver MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for native_build: 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 Yaver. Nothing to install.

What risk level is native_build? +

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

Can I rate-limit native_build? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the native_build 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 native_build completely? +

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

native_build is provided by the Yaver MCP server (yaver-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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