android_launch_app

Launch an app on the Android device by package name. Example: 'com.whatsapp'. Returns success status and process ID if launched.

SERVERDialogbrain SOURCEhttps://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What android_launch_app does on Dialogbrain

AI agents invoke android_launch_app to trigger actions in Dialogbrain. 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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`package`	string	Yes	Android package name to launch (e.g., 'com.whatsapp')
`channel_account_id`	integer	—	Android device channel_account ID. Omit when the workspace has a single Android device; REQUIRED when it has more than one (e.g. WhatsApp + LINE), else the call

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why android_launch_app is rated High

android_launch_app 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.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs android_launch_app safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Dialogbrain, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For android_launch_app, this is the rule to start with:

android_launch_app Rate-limited

android_launch_app 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": {
    "android_launch_app": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "android_launch_app_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 Dialogbrain, apply this rule, and every android_launch_app call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about android_launch_app

What does the android_launch_app tool do? +

Launch an app on the Android device by package name. Example: 'com.whatsapp'. Returns success status and process ID if launched. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Dialogbrain MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does android_launch_app accept? +

android_launch_app accepts 2 parameters: package, channel_account_id. Required: package. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on android_launch_app? +

Register the Dialogbrain MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for android_launch_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 Dialogbrain. Nothing to install.

What risk level is android_launch_app? +

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

Can I rate-limit android_launch_app? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_launch_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 android_launch_app completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for android_launch_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 android_launch_app? +

android_launch_app is provided by the Dialogbrain MCP server (https://api.dialogbrain.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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