android_swipe · Android MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What android_swipe does on Android MCP Server

AI agents invoke android_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 android_swipe needs a policy

This tool executes a touch/gesture action on a live Android device. It is not merely reading data, nor does it inherently destroy data or move money, but it triggers external device operations (UI interaction) whose effects depend on the coordinates and context — e.g., swiping to delete, dismiss, or navigate. This places it firmly in Execute.

From the tool's definition 'Perform a swipe gesture between two coordinates' — triggers a physical input action on an Android device via ADB

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Verdict

android_swipe Rate-limited

android_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": {
    "android_swipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "android_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 android_swipe

What does the android_swipe tool do? +

Perform a swipe gesture between two coordinates. 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 android_swipe? +

Register the Android MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for android_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 android_swipe? +

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

Can I rate-limit android_swipe? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_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 android_swipe completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for android_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 android_swipe? +

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