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uninstall_app

Uninstall an app from the device

Part of the Mobai server.

uninstall_app can permanently delete data in Mobai, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call uninstall_app to permanently remove or destroy resources in Mobai. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call uninstall_app in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Mobai. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "uninstall_app"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access uninstall_app gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so uninstall_app only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the uninstall_app tool do? +

Uninstall an app from the device. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mobai MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on uninstall_app? +

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

What risk level is uninstall_app? +

uninstall_app is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit uninstall_app? +

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

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

uninstall_app is provided by the Mobai MCP server (MobAI-App/mobai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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