android_list_apps

List installed apps on the Android device. By default returns third-party apps; use all=true for all apps.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-saloprj-dialogbrain/android-list-apps.md

WHAT IT DOES

What android_list_apps does on Dialogbrain

AI agents call android_list_apps to retrieve information from Dialogbrain without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`all`	boolean	—	Include system apps. OMIT for third-party only (default false).
`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_list_apps is rated Low

Even though android_list_apps only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs android_list_apps 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_list_apps, this is the rule to start with:

android_list_apps Allowed

android_list_apps is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "android_list_apps": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Dialogbrain, apply this rule, and every android_list_apps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about android_list_apps

What does the android_list_apps tool do? +

List installed apps on the Android device. By default returns third-party apps; use all=true for all apps. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dialogbrain MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does android_list_apps accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on android_list_apps? +

Register the Dialogbrain MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for android_list_apps: 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_list_apps? +

android_list_apps is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit android_list_apps? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_list_apps 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_list_apps completely? +

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

android_list_apps 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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