swipe · Android MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What swipe does on Android MCP Server

AI agents invoke swipe to trigger actions in Android MCP Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why swipe needs a policy

Swiping is a UI interaction that executes a physical gesture on the device. It can trigger navigation, dismiss alerts, unlock screens, or scroll content. The effect depends on the current UI state and coordinates, making it an Execute-category action. Misuse could cause unintended app navigation or UI changes, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Swipe from (sx, sy) to (ex, ey) — triggers a UI gesture/interaction on an Android device via uiautomator2

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Verdict

swipe Rate-limited

swipe 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": {
    "swipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swipe_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Android MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about swipe

What does the swipe tool do? +

Swipe from (sx, sy) to (ex, ey). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Android MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on swipe? +

Register the Android MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for swipe: 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 Android MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is swipe? +

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

Can I rate-limit swipe? +

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

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

swipe is provided by the Android MCP Server MCP server (itest4u/android-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.