adb_input_tap

Send a touchscreen tap event through adb shell input.

SERVERJshookmcp SOURCE@jshookmcp/jshook

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-vmoranv-jshookmcp/adb-input-tap.md

WHAT IT DOES

What adb_input_tap does on Jshookmcp

AI agents invoke adb_input_tap to trigger actions in Jshookmcp. 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_input_tap is rated High

Executes ADB shell input commands triggering arbitrary UI interactions on a device.

From the tool's definition Send a touchscreen tap event through adb shell input

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs adb_input_tap safely

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

adb_input_tap Rate-limited

adb_input_tap 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_input_tap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adb_input_tap_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 Jshookmcp, apply this rule, and every adb_input_tap call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about adb_input_tap

What does the adb_input_tap tool do? +

Send a touchscreen tap event through adb shell input. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Jshookmcp 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_input_tap? +

Register the Jshook MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_input_tap: 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 Jshookmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is adb_input_tap? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_input_tap? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_input_tap 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_input_tap completely? +

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

adb_input_tap is provided by the Jshook MCP server (@jshookmcp/jshook). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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