Uninstall an app by package name.
AI agents call uninstall_app to permanently remove resources in Android MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Uninstalling an app is a destructive action that cannot be easily undone—the application and its data are removed from the device. While not as severe as some destructive operations (e.g., factory reset), it represents irreversible deletion of user-installed software. The blast radius is significant if an AI agent mistakenly uninstalls critical or user-preferred applications.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'uninstall_app' and description states it will 'Uninstall an app by package name.' Uninstallation is an irreversible operation that removes software and associated data from the device.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Uninstall an app by package name. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Android MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Android MCP Server 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 Android MCP Server. Nothing to install.
uninstall_app is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
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.
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.
uninstall_app 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.
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Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
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